Georgia’s Approach to Youth Mental Wellness: Initiatives and Programs
03.05.2024 - 15:33
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Youth mental wellness has been taking a hit lately, with unprecedented levels of depression and anxiety in children, teens, and adolescents. Some of the reasons for this epidemic include educational pressures, social media influences, lack of access to mental health services, and family dynamics. So, by understanding these challenges, you and everyone around you can play a crucial role in shaping interventions that support our youth. For example, your involvement ensures that young people, including LGBTQ+ youths, thrive in an environment that fosters resilience and well-being. Join us on this journey to discover Georgia’s approach to youth mental wellness initiatives and programs that are not just making a difference — but are significantly increasing youth mental wellness state-wide.
Initiatives and Programs for Increasing Youth Mental Wellness
Plenty of initiatives and programs exist with the purpose of raising awareness and improving the overall mental health of youth.
For example, some health organizations are constantly launching new initiatives, including:
- Kids on the Block
- Georgia Apex Program
- Youth Mental Health First Aid
- Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resilience in Education)
- NAMI Georgia
- Voices for Georgia’s Children
Now, we’ll cover each of the initiatives and programs in more depth.
Kids on the Block
Kids on the Block transforms how children view mental wellness through a unique and engaging puppetry program. The facilitators of this program utilize life-sized, multicultural puppets to bring to life sessions that empower children to understand and express their feelings in a safe and dynamic way.
Alt-tag: A young man by himself, writing something down
Caption: A safe environment is a critical
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