ERIC Number: EJ1435609
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-2325-4009
EISSN: EISSN-2325-4017
A Comparative Evaluation of Two Youth Mental Health Trainings for Volunteers
Monica M. Lobenstein; Shannon Sparks; Jennifer Park-Mroch; Danette Hopke; Jayna Hintz; Megan Suehring; Kea Norrell-Aitch; Karla Gearing; Michelle Gobert; Sheila Michels
Journal of Youth Development, v19 n2 Article 6 p64-75 2024
Adolescence is a critical period for developing social and emotional habits important for mental well-being (Kessler et al., 2005). Half of all mental health conditions start by age 14, and the average delay between onset of symptoms and intervention is eight to ten years (Wang et al., 2007). Youth with mental health conditions are particularly vulnerable to social exclusion, discrimination, stigma, educational difficulties, risk-taking behaviors, and worsening physical health. Youth often do not get the help they need due to ongoing stigma and barriers in accessing mental health treatment. For example, in Wisconsin, 30% of the population live in a county designated as a Health Professional Shortage Area (Health Resources & Services Administration, 2023).
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Mental Health, Evidence Based Practice, Health Services, Pilot Projects, Instructional Effectiveness, Volunteer Training, Professional Training, Mental Health Programs, Followup Studies
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Wisconsin; Michigan
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