FREE PROGRAMS ON OUR EVENTS PAGE * 2023 BLACK VOTER EMPOWERMENT TRAINING CAMP LAUNCHE
FREE PROGRAMS ON OUR EVENTS PAGE * 2023 BLACK VOTER EMPOWERMENT TRAINING CAMP LAUNCHE
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2021
Aminah Baxter, Senior Clinical Research Data Manager at Children's National Hospital
Mathematics, BS
Public Health concentration in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, MPH
2021
Bénédicte Gisele Ngo Bee
Bachelor in French Modern Letters, French language option. University of Yaounde1, Cameroon
Camerounian
Contact us if you are a resident of the Washington, DC area age 12-17 who is interested in serving as a volunteer on our new Youth Advisory Council.
Point of view on the state of mental health of Black Youth: "Black teens are constantly looked down on or treated differently which is affecting our mental health. Making a positive impact is so important to me because I know how precious and amazing being black is. My skin is perfect."
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Point of view on the state of mental health of Black Youth: "I feel that the state of mental health in black youth is lacking because the parents are just becoming aware for themselves. It will take time to pass down the education and the idea that it's okay for the black community to need help. I feel that I can help learn and spread awareness about mental health information and its importance in the youth community."
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Point of view on the state of mental health of Black Youth: "The mental state of black youth could be better than it is now. Black students have to work harder than students of other races to achieve their goals. I feel that I can help people get a better understanding of what black students are going through. "
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Point of view on the state of mental health of Black Youth: "The state of Black youth's mental health is really upsetting because it is often overlooked in society. I feel I could make a positive difference by informing and helping rather than contributing to the negative. "
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Point of view on the state of mental health of Black Youth: "The state of mental health between the black youth is revolved around racism, insecurities, & bullying due to the pigment of our skin. Personally, with everything I’ve dealt with as an African- American child, I know what it feels like to want someone to listen. I can be that for anyone!"
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Point of view on the state of mental health of Black Youth: "Black Youth receive little to no mental health support but are expected to put on a face of being well-put-together. I feel like I can make a positive difference because I relate to so many and therefore, I can be a voice for many." 3.
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Burnout: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/burnout/art-20046642
Bullying: https://www.apa.org/topics/bullying/prevent
Student Mental Health Helpline Act of 2021: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5235/all-info?r=63&s=1
Discrimination: https://www.apa.org/topics/racism-bias-discrimination/types-stress
Comprehensive Mental Health in Schools Pilot Program Act and Mental Health Services for Students Act: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2022/01/special-childrens-mental-health
State Department of Education: https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/13sdoe/html/sdoe.html
Mental Health Outcomes: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2022/p0331-youth-mental-health-covid-19.html
https://college.unc.edu/2021/11/covid-mental-health/
House Committee on Education and Labor: https://edlabor.house.gov
Maryland Senate: https://www.cardin.senate.gov/contact/
This Survive and Thrive Guide was created in partnership with students for students. If you are interested in serving in projects like this stay connected with ElevateHER.