Cases of self-harm increase in students after winter breaks, data shows
-
1:48
Antisemitic fliers distributed to homes in Greendale and Greenfield
-
0:47
Penfield Children’s Center breaks ground on indoor playground
-
2:26
Yearly temp check after a mild weekend
-
3:39
Ring in the holiday season at Oshkosh Celebration of Lights
-
2:51
The elves can help at a DIY holiday gift workshop happening this...
-
2:12
Vigil honoring victims of violence recognizes improving trends...
-
0:38
Workers showcase products at Colectivo Coffee’s Holiday Market
-
2:29
Temps to come crashing down after one more mild day
-
1:30
’It’s really wholesome’: Marquette student-athletes spread...
-
4:48
Act 10 overturned
-
0:52
Oak Creek Parkway
-
3:50
Local artist crafts sculpture for new Milwaukee Public Museum
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The numbers are troubling, and even frightening for parents.
New data released by state health officials show nearly a 40% increase in cases of young people intentionally hurting themselves at certain times of the year, including after winter school breaks.
There are many reasons young people are anxious, which leads to self harm, but academic stress is a major factor.
That is why more spikes are seen after extended time off school.
Signs included increased secrecy, emotional withdrawal, reduced time with loved ones, unexplained injuries, and keeping arms and legs covered.
The Department of Health Services says the best you can do is hear your children's concerns.
"You just listen, without judgement, without recommendations, just listen to what's going on with them because then you will have that kind of communication going that, really where they're starting to let you know what's really going on with them," said Linda Hall, Director of Wisconsin's Office of Children's Mental Health.
For more information on mental health services, click here.