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Madison Commons reports that layoffs affecting a free virtual behavioral health team added to mental health care shortage concerns in Madison and across Wisconsin.
October 6, 2026 · Source: Madison Commons
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October 6, 2026
KFIZ reports that a Menasha day treatment program provides six weeks of intensive outpatient care for adults needing more support than regular therapy.
Primary source: KFIZ
October 6, 2026
UW–Madison researchers are expanding a study of whether phone and wearable signals can measure mental health objectively and predict who may benefit from interventions.
Primary source: Center for Healthy Minds, UW–Madison
October 6, 2026
WEAU reports that intensive programs for teens and adults with depression, anxiety, OCD and addiction were expected to begin serving patients in Eau Claire later in September.
Primary source: WEAU
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