Student Services/Prevention and Wellness

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Mental Health

Schools in Wisconsin are working to understand and respond to student mental health needs. Below are a few selected resources useful for schools working to improve mental health among students.

Background/Analysis on Mental Health-Related Services in Wisconsin Schools

Workshop for Pupil Services, Health Educator, and Administrator training

Mental Health Services for Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing:

• Background and Screening Protocol.
  This is the companion document to the webcast and PowerPoint below.
  
  
• Mental Health Needs of Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing--Background and a Screening Protocol
  This webcast proposes a number of first steps that Pupil Services professionals can take to help identify and meet the socio-emotional needs of students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. The viewer will recognize the range of hearing loss and be ready to gather information from multiple sources in order to best understand the current status of a student's hearing loss and communication needs.
  
  
• PowerPoint Presentation
  PowerPoint slides from the webcast, Mental Health Needs of Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing--Background and a Screening Protocol.

Mental Health Webcasts

Educators are invited to view a series of webcasts with important information about working with students who have mental health challenges. The webcasts are hosted by the Department of Public Instruction staff with a series of guest mental health experts.

Mental Health Disorders in Children and Adolescents
This webcast will inform teachers about the warning signs of mental health disorders and how they may be manifested within the classroom and school settings. Both externalizing and internalizing symptoms will be discussed. Teachers will be encouraged to contact a pupil services professional within their respective schools for further information, possible screening or evaluation, and referral.

In Our Shoes: Toward an Understanding of Families Raising a Child with Mental Health Needs
Families with children with mental disorders experience significant challenges on a daily basis. This presentation is designed to help teachers and other educators understand what these challenges are and how they can best interact with parents to provide better educational services to their children. Information will also be shared on the different kinds of mental disorders, prevalence rates, and how to obtain additional information and training.

For questions about this information, contact John P. Humphries (608) 266-7189

Last updated on 9/17/2008 8:22:21 AM