Breaking the Mental Health Stigma!
Click below to watch the video. Join us in breaking the stigma around mental health.
Mental health is central to everyone’s well-being, particularly adolescents, teens, and young adults. Our youth are active in their communities where they initiate growth, lead and contribute. However, in many cases, some young people face additional challenges that can take a toll on their well-being, including suffering from mental illness.
While we should be grateful that 57.4 % of young adults seriously strungling with mental health received treatment in 2017, today’s youth may still fear embarrassment for seeking or receiving behavioral health treatment services. Adolescents, teens, and young adults may be struggling and not recognize the signs, or they may not feel comfortable asking for help.
What can we do?
To support youth mental health and reduce suicides, we need to create safety zones: supportive spaces where they feel comfortable sharing their concerns. At home, young people need to feel that they’re not judged for what they’re going through. They also need to know that professional help is available when they need it.
Po’ohala continues to encourage open discussion about mental health through awareness events like HAPA’s Holiday Concert, support thorough Po’ohala Mental Health Assistance Fund, and by providing resources through partnerships with Life’s Bridges Hawaii, Kauai Mental Health Advocates, Kauai Biblical Counseling, and the Keala Foundation.
Recognizing the signs of mental illness among youth and providing access to quality treatment is critically important to the overall health of our nation. Together, we can change the conversation on mental health in America and help our youth get the treatment and support they need to flourish at home, at school, and in the community.
Here are some ways you can get involved!
Join us this December for a very special HAPA holiday concert bringing awareness to bullying, anxiety, depression, and suicide.
Click on banner image for more information about the event!