Our Youth(th) Matter Workshop focuses on and trains advocates in mental health issues specific to teens and young adults, including how their issues differ from other age groups.
The workshop is divided into three categories.
First, we educate on identifying signs and symptoms of mental health challenges including behavioral shifts, physical effects, and distorted thinking.
Next, we discuss tools and tactics to help such as staying solution-focused, starting with one person, and not being overwhelmed by any pressure to help a whole community at one time. We also reinforce helpful responses such as listening, being judgement free, encouraging professional help, etc.
Lastly, we educate on how mentors and Allies can take positive action through self-care, peer support, advocacy, using non-stigmatizing language, and partnering with NoStigmas.
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THE NEED
Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among 15-29 year olds. There are more deaths from suicide than heart disease, cancer, pneumonia, influenza, stroke, birth defects and lung disease combined.
5000 youth suicides per year and 5400 (more) attempts, with 208 attempts a day - 1 every 2 hours
People who talk about suicide are 3x more likely to complete.
1 in 3 completed suicides were the first attempt, but suicide is rarely impulsive, there’s usually a plan
Girls are 3X more likely to attempt, and Boys are 4X more likely to complete
90% do not leave notes
LGBTQIA+ are at higher risk