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Seasonal Spikes in Youth Suicide Data Bite
People often think of winter holiday blues, but suicide rates spike in October for youth. The second highest peak for youth suicide is May. Both October and May can be stressful academic periods for teens. Learn more in this data bite, released for Suicide Prevention Month.
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Newest Showcasing Solutions Highlights Green Lake County's Zero Suicide Initiative
Green Lake County Health and Human Services, in partnership with community organizations, has embraced Zero Suicide, an initiative in Wisconsin where behavioral health care organizations commit to suicide prevention on a system-wide level. Read their story.
Extracurriculars are organized activities that teach important life skills, which in turn bolster kids’ well-being and improve their lifetime outcomes.
Research confirms when kids participate in organized activities, they have better self-esteem, resiliency, grades, and are
more engaged in school.
Learn more about the benefits of lessons, sports, afterschool clubs, and volunteering in our newly released fact sheet.
Schools and Cell Phone Policies
A recent Showcasing Solutions explores Racine Unified School District’s cell phone
policies.
Read about their efforts on our Showcasing Solutions page.
Listening to Wisconsin's Students
Insights were gathered in April 2025 by students from nearly 50 high schools across Wisconsin.
- Students shared no-nonsense advice on how medical professionals can build trust when discussing topics such as alcohol, diet, self-esteem, and suicide.
- Youth Belonging at School
- Youth recommend less judgement and more kind, inclusive school cultures to improve youth belonging at school.
- Starting Early
- High school students agree that addressing mental wellness should start earlier. They share thoughts on how to address it in middle school.