The Office of Children's Mental Health (OCMH) creates an annual report to articulate the current well-being of children, teens, and young adults in Wisconsin. The report also highlights the efforts of OCMH and State Department partners to address the system of children's mental health. Look for our report in January of each year.
Belonging is the key to wellness, unlocking solutions to mitigate the youth mental health crisis.
Why Belonging Matters
Having a sense of belonging and being socially connected is critical to both physical and mental health and foundational to child well-being.
Belonging and connectedness can be improved and they do not require a mental health professional to help. Daily practices at home, in schools, and in communities that intentionally build interpersonal connections for young people help to create a sense of belonging.
“Sometimes it seems like it'll never get better, but people that were there for me have made it more bearable.”
- Wisconsin High School Student
Review the full
2025 Annual Report to discover data trends in children’s mental health and explore recommendations and resources that address belonging and youth mental health.
See the highlights of the report in the 2025 Annual Report Briefing Presentation.
Interested in exploring more data on children's mental health?
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