Faith & Life Today

More than 1 in 5 U.S. adults have a mental illness – with anxiety topping the list. During this Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Melissa Mork of University of Northwestern explains what causes mental illness and how to get help. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, help is always available, day or night. Call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Hotline or visit 988lifeline.org.

More than 1 in 5 U.S. adults have a mental illness – with anxiety topping the list. During this Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Melissa Mork of University of Northwestern explains what causes mental illness and how to get help. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, help is always available, day or night. Call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Hotline or visit 988lifeline.org.

When you think of Wisconsin, you probably don’t picture Italian vistas, the Pacific Northwest or the Icelandic countryside. But according to Madison Magazine, the state is chock-full of destinations that give off an out-of-state feel. Editor Andrea Behling has some ideas for your next exotic getaway – without having to leave the state.

One of the ways Care Net Pregnancy Center of Dane County serves women in outlying areas is with their mobile clinic. Partnerships director Sue Cotten explains what the program allows them to do. She also previews an upcoming free breakfast in the Dells where attendees can tour the mobile clinic and learn about plans to expand. Plus, she discusses other life-affirming Care Net resources to help those facing unexpected pregnancies.

Employment services, financial literacy, mentorship and even youth baseball – those are just some of the ways Black Men Coalition serve underrepresented and vulnerable populations in Dane County. Founder and CEO Corey Marionneaux explains how those programs help tear down common stereotypes, celebrate diversity and honor the rights of every individual.

April is Financial Literacy Month. We talk with Derek Murphey from Sunday mornings on Life 102.5, who also happens to be a Ramsey Solutions Master Financial Coach. He shares tips on creating a household budget, saving for emergencies, last-minute tax filing and other financial habits to help you better manage your money.