Biden Administration Launches Initiative To Support Youth Mental Health
Source: Huff Post
Jun 5, 2024, 08:55 PM EDT
The Biden administration will launch a new initiative in the fall to address the alarming mental health crisis among youth in the U.S.
The Youth Mental Health Corps, which is a first-of-its-kind initiative, will recruit and train young adults to support their peers navigate mental health issues. Young adults ages 18 to 24 will receive training and certification to help youth in schools, community based organizations and community health clinics, while also creating a pipeline for these volunteers to pursue a mental health career path.
The initiative, which was created by AmeriCorps, the Schultz Family Foundation, and other organizations, will be launched in some states with the least amount of mental health support.
“Far too many young people are struggling with their mental health and unable to get the support they need. We all have a role to play in supporting youth mental health and creating a world where young people thrive,” U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said in a statement.
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Link to Youth Mental Health Corps website - https://www.youthmentalhealthcorps.org/
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