Youth Champion Connections Registration

Did you know that youth and young adults report significantly fewer mental health-related concerns when they have at least one safe and responsive adult in their lives? Active Minds is dedicated to connecting all youth with a Champion. We are excited to host 4 of our most requested one-hour workshops starting Wednesdays from September 11 to December 11, 2024, 6 -7 PM EST. Together, we will understand the value and deep impact that safe, supportive, and affirming adults have on youth mental health and wellness outcomes. We will uncover what assets and attributes adults need to bring to the adult:youth relationship to ensure they feel confident coming to us in times of crisis, celebration and every situation in between!

Wednesday September 11—We Are the Champions! (My Youth Champion Framework) 

Youth Champions will explore how they developed their adult: youth engagement perspective and practices and what it means to be a Youth Champion. 

Wednesday October 9 — No Shame in our Mental Health Game

Youth Champions will be introduced to the social and cultural origins of mental health shame, stigma especially as it relates to communities including Black, Latinx, and Indigenous populations .

Wednesday November 13— State of Mind: Youth Mental Health 101 

Youth Champions will become familiar with the most common behavioral health conditions that impact youth .

December 11— The 1 Hour Advocate! (Advocating for School Mental Health) 

Youth Champions will be introduced to the skills of co-building a school mental health advocacy campaign with you as leaders and partners. 