United for Change: A Collaborative Commitment to Youth Mental Health Mental Health Awareness Month is about moving from awareness to action this year. As leaders in youth behavioral health, we’re uniting in our shared commitment to taking action on youth mental health—not just one month a year—but 365 days a year. This year's Mental Health Action Day theme, 'Dedicate One Hour to Connection,' underscores a simple truth: feeling connected to, seen, and understood by a trusted adult is one of the most potent strategies for supporting youth mental health. Strong relationships are proven to improve youth well-being, and those same relationships enable early intervention, which is vital for mitigating the downstream impacts on unmet mental health needs. For youth and the caring adults in their ecosystem alike, it’s important to remember that it's normal to experience mental health challenges and okay to talk about the need for support in overcoming those challenges. So, take a moment to connect today. Check-in on a student, friend, or colleague. And check in with yourself. But, beyond the month and moment, remember this conversation about mental health going on all year long and remind each other that no one has to face their struggles alone. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of young people and create a brighter future for all. 💙 Backpack Healthcare, BeMe Health, Bend Health, Brightline, Cartwheel, Clarity Pediatrics, Daybreak Health, Equip, Little Otter
It was great collaborating with Steven Masnjak and Nicki Clark on this Mental Health Action Day initiative! Thanks so much for everything, especially the design lift. All of us at BeMe Health look forward to collaborating with Hazel and other youth mental health coalition members again--soon!
Josh Golomb and team - Nothing better than us coming together in this rich and meaningful way! #grateful
This is so important! Collaboration is so essential when taking action on youth mental health.
Such important work and message. Thank you for all that you do!
Thank you Hazel Health ! This is a health crisis and we all need to collaborate to make progress
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2moI couldn't agree with this more. Starting with checking in, saying hello, showing an interest in a youth can make all the difference in the world.