Mental Health America, in collaboration with Doors to Wellbeing, is excited to announce the Youth Peer Support Action Summit. The free virtual event, designed and led by youth, will unite young people and adult allies for conversation, relationship-building, and learning. Attendees will delve into groundbreaking youth peer support models, get inspired by movement leaders, and […]
Mental Health America, in collaboration with Doors to Wellbeing, is excited to announce the Youth Peer Support Action Summit. The free virtual event, designed and led by youth, will unite young people and adult allies for conversation, relationship-building, and learning. Attendees will delve into groundbreaking youth peer support models, get inspired by movement leaders, and […]
In 1995 to 1997, a seminal study found a strong correlation between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the development of risk factors for disease and well-being through the lifespan. Other […]
Trauma harms children emotionally, psychologically, and biologically and untreated experiences can lead to suicide, substance abuse, serious emotional disturbance, poor school and work performances, social maladjustment, and decrease health and well-being. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) states that one in six children and adolescents ages 6-17 years old will experience an adverse childhood […]
One way to help youth build self-awareness, reduce stigma, and promote positive well-being is to incorporate school screening tools. Adolescent youth face many transitions like entering secondary school, growth & development, and coping with life's uncertainties. These new challenges can mask undetected mental health concerns leading to serious emotional disturbance. The benefits of implementing school […]
Note: The events contained in this calendar are subject to change without notice by their respective organizers. Refer to each event's website for updates.