How you can support the
Pennsylvania Mental Health Inititiative
How you can support the
Pennsylvania Mental Health Inititiative
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Pennsylvania Mental Health Inititiative
The mental health and well-being of K-12 school students in the United States has become a rising concern in recent years. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the incidence of mental health disorders is on the rise. In the US, over 17% of children aged two through eight have a diagnosed mental health, behavioral or developmental disorder. Further, the CDC notes that "suicide risk is higher among people who have experienced violence, including child abuse, bullying, or sexual violence. Protective factors like family and community support, or, “connectedness,” and easy access to health care can decrease the risk for suicidal thoughts and behavior." The incidence of children experiencing self-limiting concerns due to anxiety, depression, and diagnosed behavioral problems have also been steadily increasing since over the past two decades.
The mental health and well-being of K-12 school students in the United States has become a rising concern in recent years. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the incidence of mental health disorders is on the rise. In the US, over 17% of children aged two through eight have a diagnosed mental health, behavioral or developmental disorder. Further, the CDC notes that "suicide risk is higher among people who have experienced violence, including child abuse, bullying, or sexual violence. Protective factors like family and community support, or, “connectedness,” and easy access to health care can decrease the risk for suicidal thoughts and behavior." The incidence of children experiencing self-limiting concerns due to anxiety, depression, and diagnosed behavioral problems have also been steadily increasing since over the past two decades.
For rural students enrolled in public schools, especially those from lower income families, the challenges brought by mental health and behavioral disorders can be particularly difficult to assess, diagnose and manage. Rural communities in Pennsylvania too often have limited mental health resources and mental health professionals are typically overburdened with more clients than they can handle.
For rural students enrolled in public schools, especially those from lower income families, the challenges brought by mental health and behavioral disorders can be particularly difficult to assess, diagnose and manage. Rural communities in Pennsylvania too often have limited mental health resources and mental health professionals are typically overburdened with more clients than they can handle.
The Pennsylvania Mental Health Initiative (PAMHI) is focused on providing teachers and administrators in rural school districts with training and support to help them support their students and improve the mental health and personal wellness of their students. The PAMHI is a 501(c)(3) organization and is registered in Pennsylvania as a charitable organization with an educational mission. PAMHI needs support from private donors, foundations and corporate donors who believe in our mission to improve the mental health of school students and to make communities safer through better mental health.
The Pennsylvania Mental Health Initiative (PAMHI) is focused on providing teachers and administrators in rural school districts with training and support to help them support their students and improve the mental health and personal wellness of their students. The PAMHI is a 501(c)(3) organization and is registered in Pennsylvania as a charitable organization with an educational mission. PAMHI needs support from private donors, foundations and corporate donors who believe in our mission to improve the mental health of school students and to make communities safer through better mental health.
To support the Pennsylvania Mental Health Initiative with a tax deductible donation, contact us at PENNMHI@GMAIL.COM.
To support the Pennsylvania Mental Health Initiative with a tax deductible donation, contact us at PENNMHI@GMAIL.COM.
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Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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