Guidance & Nurturing

Mental Health

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) (pdf) – A report from the Wisconsin Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Board outlining the impact ACEs have on child development.

WI Knows: Children’s Mental Health Matters Toolkit (pdf) – Provides materials for communities throughout the state to use to prhttps://wp.me/a9wMtj-lVomote the positive mental health of all their children.

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (website) – SAMHSA housed within the US Dept. of Health & Human Services provides resources to schools & communities in order to support Children’s Mental Health Awareness Days.

Parenting Counts (website) – Offers research-based resources to support parents & caregivers in raising social & emotionally healthy children

Children’s Mental Health Awareness Packet (pdf) – 2011 Information on children’s mental health developed for Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week. Topics include emotions, tantrums, stress, tips for parents, promoting well-being, a book list & additional resources.

 

Updated 5/09/2024