The article addresses the mental health challenges faced by young people in modern society, exacerbated by political climates and the trauma from COVID-19. Schools, rather than being safe havens, have become sources of stress. Organizations like New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) are responding by embedding mental health supports into their programs. Collaborating with local universities, they have enhanced their after-school offerings to provide necessary resources and support, reflecting a collective commitment to adapt to the mental health needs of students in a transitional environment.
Mental health supports don't just happen in a counselor's office; our collective desire to adapt to students' needs is crucial for their overall well-being.
Schools, meant to be safe havens, are instead exacerbating stress levels among young people already traumatized by COVID-19 and current political climates.
The pandemic has prompted the creation of a stronger mental health infrastructure for youth, allowing organizations to adapt and better support students' needs.
At NYJTL, we have embedded mental health supports into our after-school programs, learning key lessons in enhancing youth mental well-being through innovative partnerships.
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