The Mental Health Literacy Collaborative

Have you met our Young Adult Advocacy Council? ?? ?? ? Claire Bradley | Nousha Flore | Anuj Gandhi | Huda Ismail | Clementina Jose, LMSW | Maya Nittoor | Alyssa Reiter | Tesia Shi | Davy Yue | Guiying (Angel) Zhong ? Since late last fall, these dedicated mental health champions have been working with council leaders: Joe Jegier, Nicole Kennedy, Julian Nu?ez, and Austin Wyman, and project manager, Pooja S. Mehta, MPH to develop advocacy materials for youth to help bring MHL into their schools and communities. To read Council member bios and learn more about this exciting initiative, visit: https://lnkd.in/eKFAK6a4 Look for the roll out of the young adult advocacy materials later this spring! ?? #mentalhealthliteracy #advocacy #schoolmentalhealth #communityhealth

Part of #mentalhealthliteracy (MHL) is learning how to seek help effectively. This graphic from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) helps clarify 988 and 911. Take a moment to distinguish these two critical resources for you and your community. #seekinghelp #communityhealth #mentalhealth #crisis

?????? This month, we’re thrilled to feature Joe Jegier, a 5th-grade teacher, coach, and current master’s student at the University of Notre Dame. As one of the founding advisors of the The Mental Health Literacy Collaborative (MHLC) and co-leader of our Young Adult Advocacy Council, Joe has been an integral part of our work. Since joining the MHLC, Joe has shared invaluable insights drawn from his personal experiences as both a student and an educator. Thank you, Joe, for your unwavering dedication to our mission! ?? ?? Be sure to stay tuned for more from Joe when we launch "The MHLC Voice," our new blog, this spring. Joe will be our first guest author! ?? ?? [MHLC is grateful to be fiscally sponsored by Players Philanthropy Fund (PPF)!] #mentalhealthliteracy #mission #dedication #leadership #insights

How Can Mental Health Literacy (MHL) Empower You in the Workplace? Join us on Thursday, March 27 at 12 PM ET for our March Community of Practice (CoP) session with Talli Dolge, a national mental health speaker and strategist. Talli is recognized for her innovative work around mental health leadership strategy in the workplace. Most recently, Talli helped launch the Hope Continuum Model in partnership with Stand Together, Give an Hour, and Behind Every Door in Dallas. ?? In our March CoP session, "Using the Mental Health Literacy (MHL) Framework to Address Uncertainty: Real Conversations for the Workplace," Talli will focus on building resilience and prioritizing well-being amidst the unknown. She’ll share her personal journey and offer actionable strategies to help you not just survive but thrive in uncertain times. ??? Don’t miss out on this opportunity to join Talli as she shares the key elements of MHL and how they can be applied to tackle the unique challenges of workplace uncertainty. ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/g5mN-z4T #mentalhealthliteracy #uncertainties #workplace #mentalhealth #wellbeing

?? Check out this Psychology Today piece from Dr. Ilan Kelman on the power of collaboration between youth and "seasoned" mental health advocates. ?? Kelman stresses that youth can lead the way in advocating for mental health improvements, learning from experienced advocates while also bringing fresh perspectives. ?? Kelman also mentions that advocacy should include age-appropriate training and creative outlets for sharing experiences. ?? Collaboration across generations and cultures is key to reaching diverse communities and promoting mental health for all. The Mental Health Literacy Collaborative team agrees with Kelman's sentiments, and we already have an example of this kind of collaboration! ?? Last fall, we launched our MHL Young Adult Advocacy Council. To meet the members, visit: https://lnkd.in/eKFAK6a4 Led by a team of MHLC advisors and supported by the cofounders of the MHLC, the Council is developing youth-focused advocacy materials for young people across the U.S. (and the globe) to help bring #mentalhealthliteracy education into their schools and communities. We look forward to sharing with you the finished product later this spring! ?? ?? #collaboration #advocacy #mentalhealth #youthmentalhealth

?? Have you seen this research from UNCF and the Healthy Minds Network “Flourishing: Bolstering the Mental Health of Students at HBCUs and PBIs?" The recent study examined mental health indicators among 2,504 students across 16 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and two predominantly Black institutions (PBIs) during the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 academic years.?Compared to peers from predominantly white institutions (PWIs), findings showed that students in the study exhibited: ?? Higher rates of "flourishing" mental health ?? A stronger sense of belonging ?? Lower levels of anxiety & substance use *?? Increased financial stress *?? Greater barriers to mental health care We look forward to learning more about this groundbreaking study and seeking opportunities to further enhance student wellbeing with increased implementation of #mentalhealthliteracy education on more campuses. The authors of this study will host a webinar on March 20. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eDz_yPWQ Congratulations to all involved in this important research! ?? ?? #StudentWellbeing #FlourishingReport #highereducation #mentalhealth

?? MHLC Conference Announcement! ?? We're excited to be heading to Myrtle Beach for the ???????????????????????? ???????????? ???????????????????? ???????????? ???????????????????? on April 16-17! ??? If you'll be there too, don't miss our mental health literacy (MHL) session: ?????? ????????????????????: ?? ????????-?????????? ???????????????? ???? ?????????????????????? ?????? ?????????????????? ???????? ?????? ???????????? ???? ?????????????????????? ???? on Thursday at 1:15 PM. If you haven't registered yet, you can do so here: https://lnkd.in/erPGy2Wr Looking forward to connecting and sharing valuable insights with you all! ???? #Conference #SchoolBehavioralHealth #CommunityEducation #schoolmentalhealth #mentalhealthliteracy #MyrtleBeach #SoutheasternSchoolBehavioralHealth

?? Are you participating in Raj Mehta Day of Good 2025? This inspiring event founded by Raj's sister Pooja S. Mehta, MPH, takes place each year on his birthday, April 15th. To learn more and register, visit: https://lnkd.in/ee_68DhM Wondering what you might do this year for RMDG? Consider weaving #mentalhealthliteracy (MHL) into your Day of Good with these three possibilities: Take the MHL Aware training: https://lnkd.in/eXmP8EM8 Advocate for MHL in your community with our toolkit: https://lnkd.in/eUiSKRGR Support the MHLC with a donation: https://lnkd.in/eh2r_ddh Whatever you choose to do, we know you'll make it meaningful! ?? #suicideprevention #rememberance #dogood #communityaction #kindness

According to the American Council on Education, between 2014 and 2023, numbers of higher education students screening positive for anxiety and for depression have increased significantly. ?? ACE data: https://lnkd.in/eEsCvDCd ?? Increase in Anxiety from 22% to 36% ?? Increase in Depression from 21% to 41% ?? ? Mental health literacy (MHL) provides benefits to institutions of higher education (IHE), specifically when implemented within student success and first year experience (FYE). MHL includes understanding: ?? fostering positive mental health ?? common disorders and their treatments ?? effective help-seeking ?? stigma reduction ?? The MHLC supports IHEs in bringing MHL to campus. Download this free resource packet to learn more! #mentalhealthliteracy #highereducation #mentalhealth #studentwellbeing

We’re thrilled to share that our Chief Learning Officer (CLO), Donna Volpitta, Ed.D., and founding advisor, Julian Nu?ez, recently presented at the National Association of Independent Schools conference in Nashville. Their talk, ?????????? ????????????????: ???????????? ???????????? ???????????????? ???? ?? ?????????????????? ???????????????? ???? ?????? ?????????? ???????????? ???????????? ????????????, emphasized the critical role of #MentalHealthLiteracy (MHL) within school communities to address youth mental health needs proactively. They loved engaging with the NAIS community and discussing how MHL supports their work. The MHLC Team is passionate about bringing MHL conversations to in-person and virtual convenings. Whether your event focuses on schools, the workplace, or other critical community, we would love to hear about any conferences or gatherings you may be hosting to see if an MHL talk would be a good fit. Check out our resources, workshops, and popular keynote presentations here: https://lnkd.in/eXmP8EM8 #conferences #keynotes #conversations #mentalhealth #community