Mental Health Archives - Wisconsin Health News

New unit opens at Winnebago Mental Health Institute

by Sean Kirkby | Feb 12, 2020 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

A new admissions unit at the Winnebago Mental Health Institute in Oshkosh opened Tuesday, part of a series of state mental health investments being implemented this year, according to a statement.

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State agency to focus on increase in mental illness, loss of relationship skills among youth

by Sean Kirkby | Feb 11, 2020 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

The Office of Children’s Mental Health plans to take a deeper look this year into the growing number of young adults reporting a mental illness and losing critical relationship skills, according to their annual report.

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Marquette gets $8 million for mental health professionals

by Sean Kirkby | Feb 10, 2020 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

Marquette University received an $8 million gift to help grow the number of mental health providers in Wisconsin, according to a recent statement.

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Children’s Wisconsin details mental health effort

by Sean Kirkby | Feb 7, 2020 | Hospitals, Mental Health, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

Last November, Children’s Wisconsin announced an ambitious plan to tackle kids’ mental health in the state. Health system executives describe the issue as a public health crisis.

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Rogers plans Sheboygan location

by Sean Kirkby | Feb 3, 2020 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

Rogers Behavioral Health has gained approval to break ground this spring on a new location in Sheboygan, according to a statement released last week.

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Milwaukee County executive candidates call for investment in community-based services

by Sean Kirkby | Jan 15, 2020 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

Candidates running for Milwaukee County executive said Tuesday they’d work to invest in community-based services to prevent more serious and costly mental health issues.

Milwaukee County, community health centers forge mental health partnerships

by Sean Kirkby | Dec 17, 2019 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

The Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division has entered into partnerships with four community health centers to provide mental health services.

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DHS requests Medicaid rate increase for physicians, psychiatrists

by Sean Kirkby | Dec 4, 2019 | Medicaid/Medicare, Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

The Department of Health Services submitted a plan to lawmakers Tuesday that would increase Medicaid rates for doctors and psychiatrists starting next year.

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Milwaukee behavioral health clinic set to open next year

by Sean Kirkby | Nov 22, 2019 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers is planning a new clinic delivering mental health services with the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division, according to a Thursday statement.

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Dane County plans mental health resource center

by Sean Kirkby | Nov 19, 2019 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

Dane County is looking to create a one-stop resource center to improve access to behavioral healthcare, according to a Monday statement.

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More support needed to help those with mental health challenges work

by Ryan Voyles | Nov 18, 2019 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

Work can play a role in helping people with mental health challenges recover, but there’s a need for more supportive employment services, the head of a Madison-based mental health nonprofit said last week in Milwaukee.