Even children are learning to speak up about their struggles but sometimes grown-ups don't know how to help.
Morning Insider Lauren Victory takes a look at a"Mental Health First Aid" solution that's catching fire.
"We saw almost triple in the requests that we received," said Allen,"a trend that echoes across our state."" certifications in Illinois jumped 83 percent between 2020 and 2021. Right now, more than 98,000 Illinois residents are trained. Allen, the lead trainer for CIS, tells us the main thing adults should look out for is isolation. For example, your child suddenly doesn't enjoy the people or places they usually do.
Popstar Lady Gaga publicly supports teaching teens mental health first aid so students can learn to help each other. Of course, with everything, there is a cost. Currently, Communities in Schools"Youth Mental Health First Aid" course is free to participants by way of sponsorship from theCIS has used the funds to give over 1,000 adults in the Chicago area and counting a more watchful eye and better words of wisdom.
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