News and Events
Strengthening Student Mental Health
What can help strengthen student mental health?
- School connectedness and strong relationships with staff and peers.
- Positive, not punitive, school culture that supports belonging.
- Sufficient sleep and developmentally appropriate start times.
Read more about Strengthening Student Mental Health in our recent fact sheet. Available in Spanish and Hmong!
Find more information on our School Mental Health webpage and check out the Mental Health Literacy Instructional Units.
OCMH Social Connectedness of Youth Wisconsin Visits
OCMH is highlighting community programs that support youth connections through visits this summer and fall. The first visits were in the Western and Northwestern part of the state. Read the recap.
Handling a Children's Mental Health Crisis
Parent leaders from the Trauma and Recovery Project identified a need for caregiver resources on how to support children and youth experiencing a mental health crisis.
With guidance from community partners and mental health providers, the Handling a Mental Health Crisis handout was created.
Access the tool in English, Spanish, and Hmong.
Video Training on Trauma-Informed Care
Check out our 30-minute videos and learning toolkits on the following topics:
- White Privilege
- Implicit Bias
- Working with People with Different Racial and Cultural Backgrounds
- COVID-19 and Trauma-Informed Care – Collective Trauma 101