Mental Health – Youth Health Hub

SBHA Mental Health Blog: Crisis Intervention Trainings for Youth at SBHCs Can Address Mental Health Crisis

October 25, 2023October 24, 2023 by youthdevelopment@sbh4all.org

By Lauren Metcalf , SBHA Youth Advisory Council member The following reflects Lauren’s lived experiences, thoughts, and opinions. Nearly a third of youth struggled with mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This has only increased conversations about the youth mental health crisis. As a teen, hearing … Read more

Youth Mental Health PSA Campaign

May 10, 2023April 12, 2023 by hbyers@sbh4all.org

Created by The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources, a program of Children’s Aid and Family Services, supported a social media campaign fully created by youth called “#Papaya -Youth Mental Health”. This resource was created by teens for teens to help them understand mental health, know where to get help, and know they are not … Read more

Caring For Your Mental Health As A Young Person

March 2, 2023February 24, 2023 by youthdevelopment@sbh4all.org

By Jordi Alftine , SBHA Youth Advisory Council member The following reflects Jordi’s lived experiences, thoughts, and opinions. Mental health is crucial to overall well-being, particularly for teenagers and young adults. Unfortunately, mental health issues are increasingly prevalent in this age group, affecting individuals across the globe. The teenage and young adult years are complicated … Read more

Talking With Teens Podcast

August 31, 2022 by Nine Greenlee

A New Way of Tackling Mental Health for Young People -Montefiore School Health Program

August 31, 2022August 31, 2022 by Nine Greenlee

By G. Fathima Lye, Former SBHA YAC member and Youth Development Intern “What if my thoughts didn’t have to go so far? What if I could’ve managed my emotions better? What if I had someone to share my experiences with? What if I had accessible resources to get help?” These are a few questions that … Read more

Why Mental Health Is Important Now More Than Ever

April 12, 2023February 9, 2021 by Nine Greenlee

Date: Feb 22, 2021 Author: Baila Salifou, Youth Advisory Council member Content: By Baila Salifou, Youth Advisory Council member Baila is a freshman at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. She is focused on tackling mental health stigmas and healthcare discrepancies associated with youth in America, as well as youth across the globe. The following … Read more

School-Based Health Centers Enhance Self Esteem

November 9, 2022September 16, 2020 by Nine Greenlee

Date: September 16, 2020 By Andre Armour, Youth Advisory Council member Andre is a young advocate seeking peace and proper justice for his community. He believes that his purpose in life is to serve others in whatever capacity is needed. Imagine yourself at your lowest state in your life. What was the situation? Where were you? What did … Read more

What Life is Like in NY, the U.S. Epicenter of the Pandemic

April 12, 2023September 9, 2020 by Nine Greenlee

Date: May 28, 2020 By Fathima Lye, Youth Advisory Council member Fathima Lye is a college junior in NYC. She is an advocate for school-based health centers and works to spread awareness on youth-centric issues and doing what she can to help. She hopes to engage with health professionals and youth across the country and impact lives for the better. … Read more

How You(th) Are the Key to Tackling the Stigma on Mental Health

April 17, 2023May 9, 2020 by Nine Greenlee

Description: The stigma on mental health, specifically within a school setting, aids in the already challenging task of treating common mental health needs among adolescents. Led by the School-Based Health Alliance’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC), this webinar will provide youth testimonials on SBHC work within this vital treatment area; tools and resources to aid in the … Read more