Youth Mental Health First Aid Workshop in Spring Lake

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is Cory with the story with Durham News today. Community advocates and mental health experts held a youth mental health first aid workshop this Wednesday at Fayetteville Technical Community. Colleges spring-led campus in North Carolina. The event-trained parents, caregivers, and others to spot early warning signs, like behavioral, emotional, or appearance changes in kids age 12, 18. supported by spring-like family support services and led by alliance mental health, it drew college students, counselors, and locals. Organizers picked the campus spot because spring-like lacks public transportation, so bringing help directly helps overcome access barriers. Attendees heard that depression hits 8.7% of youth over their lives, while anxiety affects 8.3%. A 2023 CDC report notes 40% of high schoolers feel persistently sad or hopeless, and 20% have seriously considered suicide. Experts pointed out social media's role, as kids often compare themselves to influencers,

1:03boosting mental health struggles. One participant, a counseling student, said careful wording matters to avoid spreading stigma around needing help. The eight-hour training pushes open talks at home, cutting nighttime screen time, and more family activities. Organizers plan to keep offering these sessions to build community awareness and support. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor. See the episode description. Your pillow just got smarter. It plays your podcast and music, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com