1 in 6 youth experience a mental health or substance use challenge each year — and most won’t ask for help. MHFA training strengthens mental health in schools and youth-serving organizations by equipping staff, faculty and teens to recognize concerns early, respond with care and connect young people to the right support.
Young people are facing a rise in mental health challenges.
Early support from a trusted adult or peer at school or in the community can make a critical difference.
Anxiety, depression, stress, and behavioral disorders are increasingly common among Indian youth.
Millions of young people require professional mental health support at any given time.
Mental health crises contribute significantly to mortality in the 15–29 age group.
Training adults and teens in MHFA helps schools and communities build a sustainable organizational culture of care, so young people receive support from the person they turn to first, whether that’s a trusted adult or a peer.
MHFA teaches teens and adults how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in young people and take appropriate next steps, including involving a trusted adult or connecting youth to additional resources.
When educators, staff, parents and teens share a common understanding of mental wellbeing, schools and youth-serving organizations become more supportive, open spaces where young people can thrive.
MHFA normalizes conversations about mental health and teaches youth that speaking up is a sign of strength — and that help is always available.
Empower high school students ages 14-18 to support their peers, recognize warning signs and seek help from a parent, guardian or trusted adult. teen MHFA strengthens mental health in schools by giving students a clear, age-appropriate role in supporting one another.
Train your staff members to support young people ages 12-18 who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. Then, certify select team members to become Youth MHFA Instructors who can teach the course across your school or youth-serving organization.
MHFA is delivered by certified MHFA Instructors who teach either adults (Youth MHFA) or teens (teen MHFA). Implementation often begins with a small team of trained adults who help create a consistent, sustainable approach to mental health in schools and youth-serving organizations.
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