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It Takes a Village to Tackle the Teen Mental Health Crisis

Joe Mathews

November 30, 2022 |

MindSite News |

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Response Location: United States, Gonzales, California

The Gonzales Youth Council, which consists of middle and high school students, took matters into their own hands when it comes to helping their peers address mental health. Through surveys and meetings with school and local government administrators, the Council started facilitating mental health check-ins on Instagram, sharing self-care and coping tips and even seeking training for youth on how to respond when their peers are experiencing a mental health crisis.

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