News and Events
Youth Mental Wellness Champion Cohort Deadline Extended for CESAs 3, 4, 5, 12
Each academic year, fifteen high school Juniors and Seniors with varied lived experiences across Wisconsin are selected to join the cohort and engage in monthly virtual meetings (September – April) to expand their knowledge and skills on topics such as belonging, peer support, data interpretation, advocacy, and more. To conclude their participation in May, the Champions attend an in-person gathering and present a poster on a wellness topic of their choosing at the State Capitol!
The application form is now open for the 2026-27 Champion Cohort!
Learn more about this leadership program by viewing our program flyer.
Child Hunger in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's children are facing rising hunger and food insecurity. See the trends and what can help in the September 2026 Data Bite.
New Showcasing Solutions Publication
Lake Mills School District provides The Mill, a free
and confidential food panty, to all students and their families in the school
district. Read about their work in our newest Showcasing Solutions publication.
Vaping and Youth Mental Health
Teens often try vaping thinking it will help relieve stress. However, vaping can worsen anxiety, depression, and stress levels – only deepening youth mental health issues. Vaping may temporarily create a quick feeling of relief, but the withdrawal symptoms increase stress and anxiety, creating a stress spiral – a cycle that makes young people feel like they need to vape again to cope with the stress caused by vaping.