"High schools across New York state are training students on how to support their peers in crisis, as rates of teen anxiety, depression, and suicide continue to climb across the country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 40% of U.S. high school students reported persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness in 2023, with nearly 1 in 5 saying they had seriously considered suicide."
"This training program created for teens 15 to 18, helps them recognize and respond to mental health and substance use challenges among their peers. In the course, students learn how to spot common warning signs, understand the effects of bullying and school violence on mental well-being, engage in meaningful conversations with classmates about mental health, and know when to involve a trusted adult."
High schools across New York state are training students to support peers in crisis as teen anxiety, depression, and suicide rates rise. More than 40% of U.S. high school students reported persistent sadness or hopelessness in 2023, and nearly 1 in 5 seriously considered suicide. Teen Mental Health First Aid, created by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, trains 15- to 18-year-olds to recognize warning signs, respond to mental health and substance use challenges, and engage peers in conversations. The initiative received $20 million to expand early intervention programs and encourage involvement of trusted adults when needed.
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