Youth Mental Health

Contacts - Debra Krayniewski & Stephanie Deaton

Adolescence is a time of critical change and development. It's when mental health challenges may first emerge and may be the cause for falling grades, problems with close relationships and substance use. Young people will be prepared to provide support for their peers as well as better cope with mental health challenges themselves.

  • 1 in 5 teens in the United States will experience a mental health challenge by the time they are 18.
  • 64% of teens in the United States who experience mental health challenges don't seek help.
  • Suicide is the third leading cause of death for youth ages 15-19.
  • 10.2% of youth will be diagnosed with a substance use disorder in their lifetime.
  • 50% of all mental illnesses begin by age 14, and 75% by the mid-20's.

Meeting Information

Meetings will be held every Thursday from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM.

Free to all kids ages 11-18

Speakers will consist of 4-H and the Junior Crime Prevention

Topics will include:

  • Bullying
  • Self Reflection
  • Self Care
  • Respecting Yourself
  • Forgiving Yourself
  • And More!

Activities will inlude:

  • Gardening
  • STEM
  • And More!

 

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