into the classroom student mental health initiative
Mental Health California™ and Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative announce a new campaign, Into the Classroom—Student Mental Health Awareness Multimedia Series. The Into the Classroom multimedia is appropriate for middle school to college-aged students. The series promotes student mental-wellness and provides Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) education for all genders and ethnicities (Tier 1). Our offerings also include a Learning Library and web-based courses accessible from any device. Please utilize the tools below by scrolling down for details and links. Students can take our short survey to share feedback.
program objectives:
Increase PEI and anti-stigma efforts around mental health in an effort to end prolonged suffering.
Eliminate barriers to mental health information and care.
Expand opportunities to discuss mental health among diverse and underserved communities.
Increase mental health support between peers, particularly in distress situations.
Provide schools and community groups with opportunities for free mental health education to improve health outcomes and quality of life.
Expand digital, on-demand mental health learning opportunities.
Increase attention to self-care through integration of natural and holistic remedies for health improvement.
free mental health education for schools and community groups
We support classrooms and community groups with original student mental health awareness content. We offer a new topic to schools and youth/ community groups each month. Our media and tools are appropriate for high school and college-aged populations, but also suitable for middle schools to facilitate early mental health education. Participating classrooms facilitate student engagement and administer our multimedia, visual presentations, survey, and handouts. The overarching goal is to promote student mental health awareness and provide Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) education. This is a free service designed for all students (Tier 1).
