Facilitated by Youth First Mental Health Professionals, Teen Series is a classroom program for 9th graders designed to support a successful transition into high school.
Teen Series topics include suicide prevention (Question, Persuade, and Refer – the QPR program), dating, substance misuse, coping skills for depression, anxiety and anger, and family relationship issues.
Youth First Mental Health Professionals reinforce healthy lifestyle choices and introduce themselves as a source of support for students.
75%
of students reported
That they learned something new that they can apply to their life during Teen Series.
78%
of students reported
It’s a good idea to talk about these topics with their Youth First Mental Health Professional.
97%
of students reported
They have knowledge of brain development
88%
of students reported
They know specific ways to help a friend/peer thinking about suicide
79%
of students reported
To have increased knowledge of the Youth First Mental Health Professional.
