RACINE, KENOSHA COUNTIES — Mental Health Crisis Cards are available through the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) for free. As exciting as it is to start a new school year, it can also be overwhelming. The stress of school can be daunting not only at the start of the year but all year […]
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Universal mental health screenings address well-being of Wisconsin’s youth, help develop resilient mindsets
MADISON — Wisconsin’s Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) is working to assist youth in the state who are impacted by mental illness symptoms or conditions through universal screening. Universal screenings work to identify and address anxiety, depression or suicidal thoughts occurring among youth in Wisconsin, as a way to then connect those individuals to resources. […]
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The impact of toxic stress on youth mental health and 4 ways to reduce it
The Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) recently released information on toxic stress and its impact on youth and their mental health. STOCK IMAGE Stress is unavoidable and is experienced by all. However, some individuals experience stress that is more than a daily nuisance, which is known as toxic stress. Issues like poverty, discrimination, […]