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How to Bring Your Students to Mental Health Matters Day 2027

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Op-Ed: Impact of Bullying & Continued Efforts Needed

Healthy Young Minds

A newsletter dedicated to adults who engage with youth to promote understanding and encourage discussion of mental health issues.

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How to Bring Your Students to Mental Health Matters Day 2027

School leaders are invited to bring students to the State Capitol in Albany for MHANYS Mental Health Matters Day on Wednesday, March 10, 2027.

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    Youth & Teen MHFA

    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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    Latest Issue of Healthy Young Minds

    Our Summer 2026 issue, themed Learning Beyond Classrooms, will feature timely articles, practical resources, and expert insights to support educators, families, and everyone working to promote youth mental health.

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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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