"They can actually not only help their peers, they could help adults in their lives, too, in terms of providing them with those same resources. People may not know where to find those resources. We're also in communities where people do not like talking about mental health and there's a lot of stigma associated with that."
"Artificial intelligence and social media are providing new challenges for today's youth. It takes us so much more in terms of effort to have them break free from that space, and that comes with talking to them, understanding what is going on, understanding some of the challenges."
"Statistics around teen mental health highlight the need for programs like this, with as many as 1 in 3 high school students reporting their mental health was not good most or all of the time, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."
Beyond the Stigma is a peer-to-peer outreach and counseling program run through the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health in Brooklyn that addresses rising mental health concerns among teenagers. The program teaches vital communication skills, conducts mental health workshops, and connects teens with valuable resources. With statistics showing that one in three high school students report poor mental health, such programs are increasingly necessary. Participants learn to support their peers and adults in their lives. The program addresses barriers including lack of awareness about available resources, cultural stigma around mental health discussions, and challenges posed by artificial intelligence and social media. Teen participants report gaining valuable insights about active listening and recognizing the importance of mental health conversations.
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