From the Wisconsin State Journal: Wisconsin Schools Face Mental Health Crisis, Need Resources 

A new school year should bring excitement. Yet for many families in Wisconsin, it also brings fear that their child won’t have access to the mental health support they need. 

In her recent Wisconsin State Journal op-ed, Katrina Sukovich, LCSW, MSW, Associate Director of Adolescent Programs at Compass Health Center – Brookfield, highlights the critical gap in resources available to teens. While schools play an essential role in noticing when something is wrong, they cannot provide the higher level of support many students require. 

“Students dealing with significant anxiety, depression, trauma or other issues often need more help than a school counselor can consistently and comprehensively provide. The wider community must be ready to assist with additional resources.” – Wisconsin State Journal Op-Ed by Katrina Sukovich 

Families need timely access to care that closes the gap between outpatient therapy and hospitalization. They need specialized, comprehensive care that helps teens manage anxiety, depression, and other challenges while staying connected to their families, schools, and communities. 

Read Kukovich’s full op-ed here: https://archive.is/bNA9y#selection-4873.0-5105.98