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Taking Care of Your Mind: How Youth Can Support Their Mental Health

Taking care of mental health is important for anyone, let alone young adults. Many youth face challenges such as school pressure, social expectations, and big life changes. Learning to understand and talk about mental health can help youth feel supported and better able to handle these challenges. 

Center for Youth Mental Health: Overcoming Loneliness  

One helpful step many youth take is seeking therapy or counseling. Speaking with a trained professional can provide a safe and private space to share thoughts and feelings. Therapy can also help young people learn coping skills, build confidence, and better understand their emotions.

In the video "Center for Youth Mental Health: Overcoming Loneliness" by NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Dr. Shannon Bennett, clinical psychologist with the Center for Youth Mental Health at NewYork-Presbyterian, shares some advice on dealing with feelings of loneliness and steps you can take to feel more connection with others in your life. 

You can check out the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwyTPg1__mM




Youth Mental Health- Mental Health America

Support networks are another important part of mental well-being. Friends, family members, mentors, teachers, and community members can all offer encouragement and understanding. Having people who listen and care can make a big difference when someone is feeling stressed or overwhelmed. 

The “Youth Mental Health” page on Mental Health America’s website gives helpful information and resources for youth, young adults, parents, and teachers. It explains mental health in easy-to-understand terms, talks about common challenges young people face, and shows how to notice warning signs and get help.

You can check out their article here: https://mhanational.org/youth-mental-health/ 



What are your thoughts on mental health? Share your thoughts, ideas, and experiences in the comments below!

 The SPAN Youth Chat

On April 1st, from 4:15 to 5:00 PM, join Jeremy Hayer and the Youth Engagement Team for a presentation about self-advocacy. More details are soon to come.




 Partners in Education Transition Mini-Conference | Building a Future of Possibilities 

FREE conference for youth and their parents/caregivers! Learn about the transition to adult life, adult services, and self-advocacy. Join us in person to discover strategies and resources from SPAN. A variety of exhibitors will provide helpful information. Important: Parents and caregivers (who can attend separate tracks) must accompany their youth. SPAN does not provide individual support, but youth may attend with their support person. No youth/young adults can be left unattended at any time. 

Questions? Contact Nicole Pratt at npratt@spanadvocacy.org



Resources...

Link to SPAN's website: www.spanadvocacy.org
Link to SPAN's Youth in the Know Resource Page: Youth in the Know
We're here for you! Call SPAN if you need assistance: 1-800-654-7726.

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