Deadline Extended to June 2 - 2020 WI Zero Suicide Training March 30, 2020 MHA is extending the deadline for applications for the Wisconsin Zero Suicide Training to Tuesday, June 2, at 4:00 pm. The Training, previously scheduled for June 18-19, 2020, will be rescheduled for a later date, most likely in August. Watch for updates via the PSW e-newsletter. Learn More
MHA-WI Resource Page on Coping with COVID-19 Stress March 30, 2020 MHA of Wisconsin has a resource page dedicated to coping with COVID-19 stress and mental health concerns. Please share with your local communities! Learn More
PSW Coalition Response to Coping with COVID-19 April 17, 2020 PSW Coalitions, support group facilitators, and other suicide prevention partners identified these needs and topics related to coping with COVID19 stress. Click for resources and ideas on how PSW coalitions and partners can respond to COVID19 stress in their communities. Learn More
Reporting on Suicide During the COVID-19 Pandemic April 20, 2020 It is well-documented that the way media report on suicide can impact risk of suicide and increased contagion. The World Health Organization and a variety of organizations have developed media recommendations to aid journalists on best practices for covering suicide and self-harm related behaviors. Learn More
Resources to Support Mental Health and Coping with COVID-19 March 18, 2020 In response to social distancing measures and the overwhelming amount of news about the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) has compiled a selection of resources on mental health and coping during this difficult time. Learn More
The PSW20 Conference is Going Virtual! March 17, 2020 The 10th Annual PSW Conference initially scheduled on April 28-29 has been tentativeley rescheduled for September 8-9, 2020, Due to the public health risk posed by the COVID-19 and the necessity to both limit its spread and mitigate further impact, PSW has decided to move the PSW20 in-person conference to an entirely virtual experience. Stay tuned for further details! Learn More