Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health

Did you know for students who are thinking of dropping out of college, the top 2 reasons they cite are Emotional Stress and Mental Health? Our newly released Fact Sheet provides a number of strategies to bolster college students’ well-being: ???? Increasing school belonging ?? Building positive coping skills ?? Campus-wide mental health screenings ?? Training in suicide prevention See more data and recommendations in the College Mental Health fact sheet ?? https://lnkd.in/e3pZpnU7

Childhood trauma significantly predicts higher levels of loneliness, and that is linked to more severe eating disorders. Research shows addressing loneliness and building social connectedness is a path to recovery. Stay up-to-date with the latest research news in youth mental health by subscribing to our monthly newsletter: https://lnkd.in/dmRGuMUa #research #edaw #loneliness #socialconnectedness

“The power of connection is so important, especially in the context of mental health.” Read our recent publication which highlights Black Mindz, a growing student organization at Marquette University working to build belonging for students of color. Read about their impact ? https://lnkd.in/gYwApjB6 Learn more about the mental health needs of all college students ? https://lnkd.in/gbke848t

It's School Counseling Week! Share your appreciation for the School Counselors in your community, even with a simple #thankyou ??

You’re Invited to the Office of Children’s Mental Health 2024 Annual Report Briefing, this Friday! ??? Date: Friday, January 10, 2025 ? Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM CST ???Location: Wisconsin State Capitol?OR ???Virtual (meeting link provided upon registration) Children’s mental health is at the heart of building a stronger future. Over the past 10 years, Wisconsin has made significant strides—but where do we stand today? This event is an opportunity to reflect on the past, assess the present, and collaborate as we look forward. Whether you’re attending in-person or virtually, your presence matters. Let’s come together to build a more connected and supportive Wisconsin for children and families. ?? Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gdrZ9GVm Share this post to help spread the word! #InfantMentalHealth #ChildrensMentalHealth #AdolescentMentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #CommunityConnections #OCMH #MentalHealthIsHealth

Wisconsin data shows that teens self-harm more in January. As we enter the new year, be mindful of the warning signs that a young person is intentionally hurting themselves. We recommend talking regularly about coping skills to deal with challenging moments. Learn more about self-harm data in Wisconsin: https://lnkd.in/g6h4wJe7 Explore our coping skills resource for teens: https://lnkd.in/g_uNz2QH

School nurses do more than just provide bandages and ice packs. ?? They are critical team members who now, more than ever, are managing student mental health. ?? Supporting school nurses so they can support our children is a key strategy to addressing youth mental health in Wisconsin. Learn more in the new OCMH Fact Sheet ?? https://lnkd.in/gabUnVxh

Are you struggling with your mental health? Try micro-interventions, small steps and coping skills, that you can do in 5 minutes or less. Learn more at NowMattersNow.org's website: https://lnkd.in/gdty-hgG #NowMattersNow #SuicidePreventionMonth #MentalHealthTips

Kudos to Dr. Underly of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction for elevating #belonging this school year! ?? Read the State Superintendent's full editorial at ? https://lnkd.in/gM_DBYcG #schoolbelonging #socialisolation #youthmentalhealth

As a reminder during Loneliness Awareness Week, social connections are like essential vitamins for our overall wellness. #lonelinessawarenessweek #loneliness #socialconnection #essential