Each year, the first full week of May is recognized in Wisconsin as Children's Mental Health Week. The Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health produces resources to highlight the importance of youth well-being. We encourage you to use and share these resources for Children's Mental Health Week, through May for Mental Health Month, and all year long.
Children's Mental Health Week will
be May 3 - May 9, 2026.
2026 Theme: Wired for Belonging
As human beings, we are wired for belonging. This Children's Mental Health Week we are emphasizing the simple things anyone can do to promote youth belonging.
Belonging is the feeling of being welcomed, accepted, respected, and valued within one's social environment, including family, friends, school, and community.
Belonging is important because:
- It is critical to both physical and mental health.
- It is foundational to child well-being.
Children's Mental Health Week 2026 materials will be published soon.
Resources from Previous Children's Mental Health Weeks:
2021 Virtual Art Gallery;
2022 Connection Saves Lives; 2023 Awareness - Acceptance - Action;
2024 Listen & Connect; 2025 Listen to Youth
If you have difficulty accessing our materials, or using our website, please let us know by emailing OCMH@wi.gov.
We take digital accessibility seriously and welcome the opportunity to remove any barriers in accessing content.