Mental Health Stigma Reduction Bullying Prevention Best School Curricula Launch

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Mental Health of Greater Chicago has launched curricula that educators may use to provide knowledge and skills related to mental illness and what someone can do while also helping to destigmatize mental illness, prevent bullying, and help silent sufferers to seek help.

Mental Health of Greater Chicago has launched curricula for educators that focus on educating children on the topic of mental health. Along with spreading awareness, the organization aims to reduce the stigma attached to mental illness that often prevents individuals from seeking help.


More information is available at https://mhagcprograms.org


With the latest announcement, the non- profit organization offers the following courses: Learning2Live (L2L) and 2tough2bully.


According to the CDC, 1 in 6 children aged 2-8 years (17.4%) suffers from a diagnosed mental, behavioral, or developmental disorder. Among children living below the federal poverty level, more than 1 in 5 (22%) have a mental, behavioral, or developmental disorder. Mental Health Association of Greater Chicago works to bring awareness and knowledge about this widespread situation.


The L2L curriculum focuses on educating kids about mental illness and aims to erase the attached stigma. It resulted from the combined efforts of 3 doctors who designed and wrote the program: a school principal, a teacher, and a school psychologist. The curriculum provides educators with videos, presentations, lesson plans, and class activities to enhance and reinforce covered topics.


2Tough2Bully serves as a method to educate, empower, and motivate children to be brave enough to speak up and take action against bullying in a positive way. The name of the program refers to the development of an internal toughness that empowers individuals to neither bully nor allow themselves to be bullied.


The following are examples of covered topics in the two courses: an introduction to mental health, mood disorders, suicide prevention, anxiety disorders, behavioral and personality disorders, attempts to control, severe mental health, physical issues and mental health, human relations, and group dynamics. Students learn how to identify what is going on and what they can do to get help for themselves or someone they care about.


A spokesperson for the company stated: “We concentrate our efforts in the development and implementation of educational programs that seek to make emotional wellness and health a priority in our schools, homes, and communities. Through education, we are attempting to increase mental health knowledge, and reduce the stigma that so often prevents people from seeking help when they need it the most.”


Interested parties can find additional details at https://mhagcprograms.org


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