Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health

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Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health

We study, recommend strategies, and coordinate initiatives to improve children’s mental health in WI.

Linda Hall, Director
Karen Katz, Operations Lead
Amy Marsman, Research Analyst
Andrea Turtenwald, Family Relations Coordinator

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09/25/2026

Prevent Su***de Wisconsin recommends increasing social connections to help reduce su***de. Think about how you can connect with friends, family, and community this weekend! 💚

09/09/2026

According to a recent poll, 30% of Americans do NOT know about the resource 988! Like or share this post to educate the people in your network about this free and confidential support available anytime. 💚 ***deprevention

08/13/2026

Do you know a high school Junior or Senior who is passionate about mental health? Encourage them to apply to the Youth Mental Wellness Champions Cohort!

Learn more about our statewide leadership development program in the application flyer:https://children.wi.gov/Documents/Youth%20Leadership/OCMH%20Youth%20Mental%20Wellness%20Champions%202026-27%20Application%20Flyer.pdf

08/05/2026

Teens often try va**ng thinking it will help relieve stress. However, va**ng can worsen anxiety, depression, and stress levels – only deepening youth mental health issues.

Va**ng may temporarily create a quick feeling of relief, but the withdrawal symptoms increase stress and anxiety, creating a stress spiral – a cycle that makes young people feel like they need to v**e again to cope with the stress caused by va**ng.

Check out our newly released Va**ng & Youth Mental Health Fact Sheet to learn more about the research on va**ng and what families, schools, and communities can do.

https://children.wi.gov/Documents/ResearchData/OCMH%20Fact%20Sheet_August%202026_Va**ng.pdf

07/15/2026

We asked students - what could you do with $1,000 to build belonging and improve connection at school? Since 2024, the Office of Children's Mental Health has funded 40 programs in middle and high schools across the state with mini-grants ranging from $500 - $1,000.

Student leaders have done BIG things with these small grants! The most common mini-grant activities were special events, wellness days, murals, and purchasing games for lunch time.

Check out the full list of creative approaches - all driven by students - and get inspired on how a little bit of funding for student initiatives can go a long way!

https://children.wi.gov/Pages/LivedExperience/BuildingBelongingMiniGrants.aspx

06/12/2026

Just 20 minutes connecting with nature can relieve stress! Natural light, fresh air, and outdoor play helps to calm a child’s brain.

Enjoy the lovely Wisconsin weather by getting outside this summer - it's good for your health!

Learn more about the benefits of time in nature in our newest Data Bite:https://children.wi.gov/Documents/ResearchData/OCMH%20Data%20Bite_June%202026_Nature%27s%20Impact.pdf

05/08/2026

Scientists have shown that children who have at least one supportive adult in their lives are able to thrive, despite trauma.

This Children's Mental Health Week, check in on the young adults in your life. Let them know they are important to you.

Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health

05/05/2026

We can all do one more thing to support children's mental health 💚

05/04/2026

is a reminder that EVERYONE can promote youth belonging - a critical component to mental and physical health!

Parents - this week, we challenge you to get to know your child’s friends. Ask about them and encourage in-person time together.

05/01/2026

Are you one of the thousands of folks signed up to receive our Research News in Youth Mental Health monthly newsletter? If not - here's some headlines shared this morning that you might be missing:

💡 Su***des Dropped 11% Among 15-34 Year Olds Since 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline
💡 Teen Birth Rate Hits Historic Low
💡 Profound Economic Impact of Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs)
💡 Guide for Clinicians to Manage Adolescent AI Chatbot Use for Mental Health

And that's only a small sample of articles shared! View the full May Research News newsletter here: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIDHS/bulletins/41537db

Don't miss out on future articles, resources, and research findings impacting youth mental health! Sign up for our monthly newsletter here: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIDHS/signup/38342

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