Mental health in schools, Russia and Ukraine on the brink

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Students at Brookfield East High School wear masks during class Monday, March 15, 2021, in Brookfield, Wis. Angela Major/WPR

We check in on how mental health programs are operating in Wisconsin schools, with the help of a psychology professor. Then, a political science professor brings us the latest on Russia’s buildup along the Ukrainian border and whether an invasion could still be coming.

Featured in this Show

  • School mental health programs and resources in Wisconsin

    A group of national mental health organizations released a report card for each state’s mental health programs and services in schools. We explore what Wisconsin has to offer and how it can be improved.

  • The latest on Russia, Ukraine and NATO response

    We get up to date on where Vladimir Putin may or may not be moving Russian military forces relative to Ukraine, and how allied world leaders are responding to him.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Katie Eklund Guest
  • Ora John Reuter Guest

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