teen Mental Health First Aid
This in-person training teaches high school students about common mental health challenges and what they can do to support their own mental health and help a friend who is struggling. It’s equipping young people with the knowledge and skills they need to foster their own wellness and to support each other. We’ve teamed up with Born This Way Foundation to bring this program to the United States. To learn more, download the teen Mental Health First Aid one pager.
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Why Mental Health Matters for Teens
1 in 5
One in five teens has had a serious mental health disorder at some point in their life.
50%
50% of all mental illnesses begin by age 14, and 75% by the mid-20s.
2nd
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for 15- to 24-year-olds.
How teen Mental Health First Aid Can Help
Addresses common mental health concerns among young people.
Students learn a 5-step plan to help their friends who may be facing a mental health problem or crisis, such as suicide.
Teaches high school students to involve a responsible and trusted adult as necessary.
To read more about how Mental Health First Aid is helping critical populations,
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case studies , or read our
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Education Connection in collaboration with Northwestern Regional School District 7 and the NW CT Youth and Adolescent Mental Health Coalition has received a three-year, $375,000 Project AWARE Community grant to support Youth Mental Health First Aid training in northwest Connecticut. One of 70 grants awarded across the nation, Project AWARE is funded by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health […]...
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