by Kelly Davis, MS, Vice President of Peer and Youth Advocacy, Psychological Well being America
Youth Peer Assist is Rising—MHA’s Youth Coverage Accelerator Has Solutions
After wrapping up our inaugural Youth Coverage Accelerator (YPA), we’re thrilled to share Psychological Well being America’s new report, Trailblazing the Way forward for Youth Peer Assist: A Youth-driven Coverage Information. This report represents the work of an impressive group of younger leaders who’ve spent the final yr assembly with legislators, launching a brand new nationwide youth peer help coalition, and extra.
Why This Paper Issues
In response to widespread will increase in psychological well being misery amongst younger individuals, youth leaders have stepped as much as assist their friends and drive coverage change. Peer help is a key youth precedence for selling younger individuals’s psychological well being and well-being. This report highlights the views of younger leaders and the way we will drive nationwide change.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Survey Findings From Over 350 Youth Peer Assist Leaders: We requested youth peer help leaders and employees nationwide to share their coverage wants and priorities.
- Federal Coverage Progress: We’ve been watching and advocating for coverage change– try our advances in cost, analysis, and youth engagement.
- Federal Coverage Suggestions: Pushed by YPA experience, youth peer leaders, coverage momentum, and survey outcomes, we share particular and actionable suggestions that policymakers can use to make change.
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Plus, keep tuned to study extra and be a part of the motion for youth peer help.
Over the approaching months, we’ll share insights from YPA leaders and companions to dig deeper into the findings and the way we will construct a world the place all younger individuals can entry culturally responsive peer help wherever and each time they need it.