Mental Health Archives - Wisconsin Health News

Court hears arguments on legislators’ blocking conversion therapy ban

by Sean Kirkby | Jan 17, 2025 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday considered whether legislators’ move to block a ban on the discredited practice of conversion therapy violated the state’s constitution.

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Legislators seek to improve kids’ mental health

by Sean Kirkby | Jan 13, 2025 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

Boosting health screenings for kids and establishing a new category of mental health treatment facilities are among legislators’ priorities for improving children's mental health.

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Wisconsin Wayfinder helps 2,200-plus kids, 670 providers in first year

by Sean Kirkby | Dec 5, 2024 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

A state program helped the families of more than 2,200 kids with delays, disabilities, special healthcare needs or mental health challenges connect with support and resources in its first year, according to the Department of Health Services.

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Prevea Health expands in Fox Valley

by Sean Kirkby | Dec 3, 2024 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

Prevea Health is expanding in the Fox Valley.

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Rogers opens Wausau clinic

by Sean Kirkby | Nov 19, 2024 | Hospitals, Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

Rogers Behavioral Health has opened a clinic in Wausau that offers mental health and addiction care.

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Rogers aims for flexibility to meet mental healthcare demand

by Sean Kirkby | Nov 8, 2024 | Mental Health, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

Rogers Behavioral Health is prioritizing adaptability to meet people where they are — rather than expecting patients to come to them — as the COVID-19 pandemic recedes.

Relief Mental Health opens Middleton clinic

by Sean Kirkby | Nov 4, 2024 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

An Illinois-based mental healthcare provider opened a clinic in Middleton last week, its second site in Wisconsin.

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Underly proposes $304 million more for student mental health

by Sean Kirkby | Oct 30, 2024 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

State Superintendent Jill Underly plans to propose more than $304 million in new investments to support youth mental health in her 2025-27 biennial budget request.

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Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health calls for support for school nurses

by Sean Kirkby | Oct 17, 2024 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

The Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health is calling for additional support for school nurses.

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Kaul presses Tennessee court to compel TikTok’s cooperation in investigation

by Sean Kirkby | Oct 10, 2024 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

Attorney General Josh Kaul is pressing a Tennessee court to enforce its orders requiring TikTok to comply with an investigation, while other states sue over allegations that the social media company is fueling the ongoing kids’ mental health crisis.

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