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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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.

The Impact of Food Insecurity

Childhood hunger is linked with multiple mental health problems in youth. Food insecurity is a problem for every Wisconsin county, but hunger affects child of color much more than white children.

Learn more about the intersection of Hunger & Youth Mental Health in our newest Data Bite.

Get inspired by student leaders tackling food insecurity in Middleton in our newest Showcasing Solutions publication.

Find Help & Support

Does a child in your life need some extra support? Explore our new Help For Your Family page to find resources.	Already signed up for therapy but waiting for services? See tips from clinicians and parents on What To Do While You Wait.