An October 2023 fact sheet released by the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) shines a spotlight on the valuable role libraries are playing in supporting youth mental health and well-being. Pulling together research and Wisconsin statistics, this two-page report showcases how libraries, by design, have resources and programs to help young people and families build resilience and deepen their community connections. The sheet includes a helpful call to action for schools, libraries, policymakers, caregivers and communities to work more closely with their local libraries to support youth mental health.
The 2023 fact sheet can be found below in English, Español, and Hmoob.
Past fact sheets can be found on the Office of Children’s Mental Health’s website.
The OCMH also publishes an annual report every January discussing the current well-being of Wisconsin’s youth, which can be found on their website.
