As children and teens head back to school, many are often experiencing stress and loneliness. While it is normal to deal with some degree of stress or loneliness, if a young person continues to feel overwhelmed, unable to cope and feels as though their stress or loneliness is affecting...
For Educators
Teen Anxiety Webinar Sept 25
Families for Depression Awareness is presenting our free Recognizing and Managing Teen Anxiety webinar on Wednesday, September 25 from 7:00 to 8:15 PM ET/ 4:00 to 5:15 PM PT. In this webinar, Lisa M. Schab, LCSW, a practicing psychotherapist and international best-selling author, will discuss the symptoms of an anxiety...
July 25 Webinar: Suicide Prevention in Schools Part 3
This webinar will introduce participants to the evidence-based Signs of Suicide (SOS) program for middle and high schools. SOS educates teens on warning signs of depression and suicide and teaches them how to support themselves or a friend using ACT: Acknowledge, Care and Tell. SOS includes a vital screening...
Coalition members speak at Medicaid Reform and Oversight Committee Assembly on Clinical Consultation Code
On May 22nd, the Assembly Committee on Medicaid Reform and Oversight held a hearing on AB 192 relating to Mental Health Clinical Consultations for Students under Medicaid. This bill, that the Coalition has been advocating for would allow school therapists to be paid for consultations with parents. In addition,...
News 8 Story on School Mental Health
Nearly $100 million in state funding is being used to improve security in Wisconsin schools. As part of this statewide initiative to stop violence in our schools, lawmakers have also focused on addressing mental health. News 8 Investigates. WATCH VIDEO
3 Opportunities to Attend! Managing Traumatic Grief in the School System
Wisconsin Safe and Healthy Schools Center is offering three one-day training programs in 2019 on February 19th (Green Bay), Feb. 20th (Tomahawk), & Feb. 21st (Chippewa Falls). Join speaker Barbara Rubel, MA, BCETS, DAAETS, Certified Bereavement Specialist as she discusses traumatic death and building resilience. Participants learn about factors...
DPI Mental & Behavioral Health Screening Guide
Visit the Department of Public Instruction’s website for tools and resources on mental/behavioral health screening. According to the site: “The goal of screening is to generate new and useful information so that students can be better served in interventions that prevent or mitigate mental health challenges and promote resiliency....
Behavioral Health in Schools Article Features Coalition Member
The Wisconsin State Journal recently featured two school mental health initiatives in a Nov. 25, 2018 article: Behavioral Health in Schools and Building Bridges. Started in 2013, Building Bridges works with families experiencing mental health crises and connects families with resources. Behavioral Health in Schools is a Madison School...
School Mental Health Update July 27, 2018
It’s been a big week for school-based mental health in Wisconsin: DPI Awards Grants, Announces Plans for Increasing Funds. On Monday, the Department of Public Instruction announced the recipients of $3.25 million in grants to fund school mental health services in 64 school districts across the state. DPI received...
Skills and Tools for Adolescent Engagement: WAFCA Continuing Education Training
Join us for a day of training: “Skills and Tools for Adolescent Engagement” on May 8, 2018 at the Best Western Oshkosh Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center. This full-day event features the expertise of Mike McGowan and Associates, a training and consultation firm specializing in school, workplace and family...