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A new program in Michigan aims to help the state's young people deal with mental health issues, MLive.com reports.
The 4-H HealthCorps AmeriCorps pilot program, a partnership between Michigan State University and the Michigan Community Service Commission, places six AmeriCorps members in counties across the state to help 4-H and school summer camps, Special Interest clubs, and community organizations offer mental health education.
Between June 2024 and September 2024, the AmeriCorps members facilitated 65 workshops and events, reaching 847 youth through the programs.
"The 4-H HealthCorps program aims to address these challenges by bringing mental health education directly to communities," says a MSU press release.
"The 847 youth who participated in these workshops not only learned valuable skills but also gained access to resources that can help them navigate the complexities of mental and emotional well-being."
Maddison Campbell, one of the AmeriCorps members who delivered mental health workshops to youth in Genesee County, tells MLive.com that she "felt like I was making a difference because I was able to talk to so many kids about mental health."
The National Survey on the Mental Health of Youth People notes vulnerable populations, including black, Indigenous, and people of color, LGBTQIA+, and youth with disabilities, are disproportionately affected
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