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Educating Students About Mental Health

A project of the Mental Health Association in New York State

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

The School Mental Health Summer Academy is a FREE, virtual event celebrating the positive impact of a decade of mental health education in New York while preparing educators, administrators, school staff, and families for the upcoming school year.

A heartwarming coming-of-age story about a young woman who discovers that imaginary friends are real – and that they need help. Starring Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, and John Krasinski, this live action/animated family film will be available for free from July 17th to July 24th

    Father arguing teenage son sitting on campus bench, puberty age

    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.

    Happy kids at elementary school

    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.