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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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

03/26/2026

Data shows that youth extracurricular participation is linked with lower anxiety and depression, and less suicidality. Many things that affect our health cannot be treated by doctors or medicine alone, like loneliness or isolation. Social prescribing can help people to connect and to grow in confidence.

Hear how joining Cheer helped one Wisconsin high school student build social connections 🤸‍♀️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os-D18mj-6

Read why the Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health sees belonging as the key to wellness 🫂https://children.wi.gov/Documents/ResearchData/Annual%20Report%202025_pages%20-%20Online%20links.pdf

03/20/2026

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02/10/2026

Mental health outcomes for middle school students are striking. But, there are things parents, schools, communities, and policymakers can do to support kids ages 10 - 14.

Review our newest fact sheet for more data and recommendations: https://children.wi.gov/Pages/ResearchData/FactSheets.aspx

01/28/2026

When asked by a legislator what decision-makers can do to help improve youth mental health, one student leader was clear: Money 💵 Do you agree?

Hear Dean's speech and three other students at the OCMH website: https://children.wi.gov/Pages/ResearchData/AnnualReport.aspx

01/23/2026

How are you using this cold day to refuel?

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Madison, WI

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