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Educating Students About Mental Health

A project of the Mental Health Association in New York State

Summer Academy

The SMHRTCenter wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who made our 4th Annual School Mental Health Summer Academy a tremendous success. We’re deeply grateful to all the presenters across both days, the over 1,000 attendees who joined us, and the many people working behind the scenes who helped the event run so smoothly. Your contributions were essential in advancing this year’s theme: Promoting Mental Health Equity and Resilience in Schools.
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Summer Academy 2025

Looking for CTLEs or just want to watch a video from the 4th Annual School Mental Health Summer Academy?

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No-Cost Youth and Teen Mental Health First Aid Training for Schools and Community Organizations

The Mental Health Association in New York State (MHANYS) has partnered with the New York State Office of Mental Health to expand Mental Health First Aid in school communities across New York State.

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Mental Health in Schools

In 2016, Governor Cuomo signed into law a bill that requires schools to provide mental health instruction as part of K-12 health education. Here are several resources developed by the Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc. (MHANYS) outlining the legislative history and intent, as well as recommendations for implementing the law, including content for developing curriculum.

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Mailing List Sign Up

MHANYS’ School Mental Health Resource and Training Center’s mailing list is a great way to keep current on initiatives, news, and announcements regarding school mental health in New York State.

To hear from MHANYS’ School Mental Health Resource and Training Center, please complete the form.