Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among youth. Are your students as knowledgeable as they can be about recognizing the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges and how to help a friend? Last year 90% of students taking Teen Mental Health First Aid in Prairie Lakes schools reported the Teen MHFA curriculum improved their understanding of mental health challenges and how to help a friend.
If you’d like information about how to offer TeenMHFA to your high school students, contact Kim Bodholdt at kbodholdt@plaea.org. It could save a life.