REMARKS
Importance of addressing youth mental health in schools
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Council Member Linda Lee emphasizes the importance of the proposed legislation in addressing the youth mental health crisis, particularly through peer-led support in schools.
- Schools offer a unique opportunity to address youth mental health
- The feeling of care and investment from adults and peers is crucial for youth mental health
- The bills aim to send a message that youth concerns are being heard and addressed
Linda Lee
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We believe these bills are a crucial first step in tackling the youth mental health crisis.
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And the majority of the bills involve implementing peer led mental health support services into our public schools.
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Schools offer unique opportunity to address the mental health and wellness of New York City youth.
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According to American Psychological Association, the degree to which youth, and young people feel that adults and peers at school care about them and are invested in their success was found to be a key contributor to their mental health.
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One of the goals of all these bills is to send a message not only to our youth, but also to school administrators, teachers, school staff, and community members that we hear their concerns and will do whatever it is in the council's power to address this crisis by first and foremost listening to the youth themselves and investing in their ability to succeed.
