Post-Workshop Class Survey Results:

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•Suicide: 2nd leading cause of death for youth ages 10 – 24

•African Americans: 20% more likely to experience serious mental health problems than the general population

•With half of all mental health disorders beginning by age 14, 20% of youth (1 in 5) has had a serious mental health disorder at some point in their life.

•Early intervention and treatment can help lessen the impact of a mental health disorder and improve life outcomes.

•Minority Populations: higher predisposition for mental health concerns: violence (victim or witness), trauma, poverty, and lack of access (financial, transportation).

‘I really love this workshop.’
- 8th  grade transgender male

‘Thank you. You are helping.’
- 9th grade female

Why is our work important:

‘This program was very educational and helpful when it comes to mental health.’
- 6th grade male