AGENCY TESTIMONY
Response to Intro 989 - Student wellness club toolkit
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Dr. Smith addresses Introduction 989, which proposes the creation of a student wellness club toolkit for NYC public middle and high schools.
- Health department is already tasked with creating materials for various health topics
- They can advise on content for the toolkit development
- NYC public schools could distribute the toolkits as they see fit for their communities
- The department looks forward to further discussions on how to best accomplish this goal
Dr. Erica Lynne Smith
0:12:34
Introduction 989 would require the health department to create a student wellness club toolkit and make it available to New York City public's middle and high schools.
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The health department is already tasked with creating materials for a variety of health topics for the public.
0:12:50
We can advise on content for the development of a tool kit, and we look forward to having a conversation with council on how to best accomplish this goal.
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New York City public schools could distribute the toolkits as they see fit for their school communities.
0:13:03
Introduction 986 proposes a pilot program to involve mental health professionals in student wellness clubs in middle and high schools.
