MENTAL HEALTH |
Indicator 31 |
Good mental health is a state of balance in our thoughts, emotions and behaviors. Mental health matters and it's okay to ask for help and talk with someone you trust about your feelings or worries can help you feel better. In Marathon County, 1 in 3 teenagers reported having poor mental health and 1 in 4 reported feeling depressed. Treating mental health concerns is just as important as treating physical health concerns.
Mental health is one of many factors than can influence suicide risk. Suicide is a complex health issue influenced by a variety of factors such as mental illness, substance abuse, social isolation, lack of support from family or friends, or exposure to violence. Marathon County has been experiencing an increase of deaths by suicide.
WI Value
(4.8)Poor Mental Health: Average Number of Days
4.6
Days
County: Marathon Mental Health Provider Rate
County: Marathon Mental Health Provider Rate
226
Providers per 100,000 population
(2023)
Compared to:
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,956 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
WI Value
(251)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Prior Value
(217)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Marathon Teens Who Reported Feeling Depressed (High School)
County: Marathon Teens Who Reported Feeling Depressed (High School)
29.0%
Percent of high school students
(2021)
Compared to:
WI Value
(33.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
US Value
(42.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(26.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Teens Who Have an Adult to Talk to (High School)
69.0%
Percent of high school students
Teens Who Feel They Belong at School (High School)
65.0%
Percent of high school students
County: Marathon Teens Who Considered Suicide (High School)
County: Marathon Teens Who Considered Suicide (High School)
16.0%
Percent of high school students
(2021)
Compared to:
WI Value
(18.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
US Value
(22.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(15.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Marathon County Residents That Didn't Go to a Mental Health Provider
23%
Marathon County Residents Who Have Someone to Talk to
95%