​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Office of Children's Mental Health (OCMH) supports Wisconsin's children in achieving their optimal mental health and well-being. By encouraging collaboration across child and family service systems in Wisconsin, including state agencies, nongovernment mental health programs, advocates, and people with lived experience, OCMH supports children's mental health system improvements.​

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Young people have important insights to share, and it is good for their mental well-being to be heard!

See our new Data Bite on Youth Voice!

Check out our Children's Mental Health Week page​ with new resources elevating Wisconsin teens' thoughts:


Top Stressors for Youth Today 

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Mental Wellness


Youth Belonging at School 


Starting Early​ 








Understanding Boys' Mental Health Fact Sheet

​​​Young men are struggling. The data trends show mental health problems among Wisconsin high school boys have all increased. 

80% of suicide deaths are male. 

90% of sextortion victims are teen boys. 

There are long-standing societal pressures for boys not to be expressive, not to share their feelings; along with pressure to dismiss their emotions and refrain from discussing mental health. The pressure to meet these unhealthy expectations can be overwhelming, and puts boys and young men at a distinct disadvantage when facing stressful situations and managing relationships. But there are steps we can take to help boys and young men. 

See the Fact Sheet for details​.​



Children's Mental Health in the 2025-27 State Budget

Review and share our newest publication identifying the ​Wisconsin State Budget priorities that can support ​children's mental wellness. Learn more about how you can be involved in this budget cycle at our Budget webpage​. 







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If you have difficulty accessing our materials, or using our website, please let us know by emailing OCMH@wi.gov​
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Do you need help now? Call, text or chat​ 988​ Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Find additional resources at our Support for Families page.