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Empower Staff, Faculty and Teens<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

1 in 6 youth experience a mental health or substance use challenge each year \u2014 and most won\u2019t 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.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Why Youth Mental Health Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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of high school students in the U.S. reported<\/a> persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness in the past year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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million\u00a0youth under the age of 18\u00a0currently\u00a0have or have had\u00a0a\u00a0psychiatric disorder<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 more than the number of children with cancer, diabetes and AIDS combined.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Protect Mental Health In Schools and Youth-serving Organizations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019s a trusted adult or a peer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Support Early Intervention<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Create Safer Environments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Reduce Mental Health Stigma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

MHFA normalizes conversations about mental health and teaches youth that speaking up is a sign of strength \u2014 and that help is always available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Host a Training<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Ready to bring MHFA to your school or youth-serving organization? Complete the form to learn about training options, timelines and next steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking to train 5 or fewer Instructors? Apply to become a MHFA Instructor<\/a> and help create a healthier, more caring community.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n