Kweku's Korner By Syke A.K. Smith We’ve all heard the saying the youth is our future. The question here is, how is our community supporting the mental wellness of that future? People often tell me … [Read more...]
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The Prevalence of Mental Health issues is a Concern in the Latino Community
By Karen Stokes Mental health is a health concern among the Hispanic/Latino community. Sixteenth Street Community Health Center’s Adolescent Day Treatment Program is helping children and … [Read more...]
OCMH Offers Back to School Guidance to Reduce Student Stress
Resources to help schools and families “Back to school is an exciting time for many students, but also an anxious time,” said Linda Hall, Director of the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Health (OCMH). … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Support Your Child’s Mental Health
By Dena Vang The ongoing stress, fear, and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to many negative mental health impacts among children and adolescents. During the recent virtual town … [Read more...]
Children’s Wisconsin Talks New Mental Health Walk-In Clinic
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Mental health isn’t limited to one demographic over another. Anyone, no matter their age, race or gender can be impacted by mental health and that includes children. Over … [Read more...]
Office of Children’s Mental Health Focuses on Improving Quality of Life for LGBT Youth
Office of Children’s Mental Health Director Linda Hall today announces the publication of a new fact sheet, Improving Quality of Life for LGBT Youth, and details what our communities, schools, … [Read more...]
Children’s Wisconsin Working to Aid Youth Mental Health Effected by Pandemic
By Hayley Crandall Mental Health Awareness Month is upon us, and Children’s Wisconsin has a variety of resources available for children and families as the mental health crisis in the state … [Read more...]
How to Talk to Your Kids about Going Back to School
By Lakiesha Russell Child and family therapist at Children’s Wisconsin As a parent, you’ve probably been faced with the difficult decision regarding your child going back to school — whether … [Read more...]
It’s Time to Shine Through and Light A Path Forward for Kids
Kids across Wisconsin are facing a mental and behavioral health crisis. … [Read more...]
How to Talk to Kids About What They’re Seeing in the News
By Lakiesha Russell, LPC Child and family therapist, Children’s Wisconsin As a child and family therapist, I’ve received questions from parents wanting to talk to their children about what they’re … [Read more...]