11/22/2025
🛑 Are Your Students Really Safe if Your Staff Aren’t Trained to Recognize Mental Health Crises?
University-led middle and high school programs carry a powerful responsibility — shaping the minds and futures of youth, often during their most vulnerable developmental years.
🔍 But here’s the truth:
• 70% of teens say anxiety and depression are major problems among peers.
• 50% of all mental health conditions begin by age 14.
• Most students suffer in silence because the adults around them don’t know how to respond.
🎓 That’s where Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) makes the difference.
🧠 YMHFA trains teachers, counselors, campus staff, and even student leaders to:
• Identify warning signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adolescents.
• Confidently respond to youth in emotional or mental distress.
• Connect them with the right professional help — before it’s too late.
💡 Why it matters for your university-affiliated school or program:
• It builds a trauma-informed, emotionally intelligent environment.
• It equips your staff with actionable tools, not just theory.
• It shows your commitment to student well-being — academically and emotionally.
📘 Whether you’re preparing future educators or running a lab school for grades 6–12, YMHFA is a must-have investment in youth safety and success.
📲 Let’s talk about bringing this training to your school, staff, or education majors. Early intervention saves lives. You can be the catalyst for change.
