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Freedom from Stigmas on Suicide and Mental Health

Dr. Anthony Piparo is on a mission. He wants to help people become free from depression. Piparo lost his son to suicide in March of 2017, when he was only 36-years-old. T.J. struggled with depression ever since he was diagnosed with a learning disability as a little boy. His parents, Piparo and his wife, both…
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May 1, 2018 0

‘Suicide: The Ripple Effect’ – A Journey That Is Changing Lives

I walked into The Majestic movie theatre in Mequon, Wisconsin on March 12, 2018 with my class, anxious and excited to see “Suicide: The Ripple Effect,” a documentary about Kevin Hines’ attempt to commit suicide by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. My professor told us ahead of time that the movie was probably going…
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May 1, 2018 0

More than “I” in Suicide

Suicide. The word sends chills down your spine and makes your heart drop when referring to someone you know. But when you add suicide to a college setting– that feeling may become more intensified because of the number of students suffering from a mental illness. According to NAMI, when looking at young adults and teens,…
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May 1, 2018 0

A Profile of Prevent Suicide Greater Milwaukee

Creating Awareness One QPR Training at a Time Prevent Suicide Greater Milwaukee is a coalition of volunteers who represent local suicide prevention agencies, as well as the general community with its mission  to reduce the number of attempted and completed suicides that take place within the community. They do this by facilitating community collaborations, raising awareness,…
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April 24, 2018 1

An Unrecognized Past Can Lead to a Troubling Future

  Current associations with the Milwaukee Hoan Bridge may remind locals of the beauty and love of our city. However, it may also be a reminder of grief and danger to those who are connected to the deaths from the bridge. Although it is unclear just how many hazardous situations have occurred within the bridge’s…
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April 24, 2018 0

Jumping to Death Prompts Locals to Search for Answers

For several decades, Milwaukee’s Hoan Bridge directly correlates with love and beauty for our city. Although, the truth behind the dangers of this long-lasting bridge should make us question, “Bridge to the lakefront, or bridge to death?” Though not spoken about as much as it should be within newspaper coverage, the term “jumper” is frequently…
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April 24, 2018 0

WordPress Resources at SiteGround

WordPress is an award-winning web software, used by millions of webmasters worldwide for building their website or blog. SiteGround is proud to host this particular WordPress installation and provide users with multiple resources to facilitate the management of their WP websites: Expert WordPress Hosting SiteGround provides superior WordPress hosting focused on speed, security and customer…
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April 9, 2018 0