Mental Health

Why do we address mental health?

Mental Health in Green County Youth: A Call to Action

According to the 2023 Green County Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 54% of high school students and 58% of middle school students reported mental health struggles —including self-harm, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and suicide attempts.

Like bullying, untreated mental health issues can increase the risk of drug misuse, as some youth turn to substances as a form of self-medication—making the problem worse.

This data shows that more than half of Green County youth are struggling, and these issues can deeply affect their daily life, school performance, and overall well-being.

While the numbers are concerning, they also highlight an important opportunity: early intervention can make a difference. By addressing mental health needs early, we can help prevent long-term challenges and create safer, more supportive communities.

Green County Prevention Partnership provides training for both professionals and the public on how to recognize signs of crisis and offer effective support.

Mental Health is Health

Stress is often viewed as negative, but in moderation, it can be beneficial. It can improve focus, increase motivation, and encourage creative problem-solving.

However, when stress becomes long-term or overwhelming, it can impact your health and well-being. The good news is there are effective, research-backed ways to manage stress in a healthy way—such as meditative breathing. Try it using the link below:

Available Support

Living with Suicide Loss Video Series

Each survivor of suicide loss grieves in their own way and on their own timeline. Connecting with others who have lost a loved one to suicide and hearing how they have navigated the pain of that loss is a fundamental step toward hope and healing.

This video series can also serve as a resource for those who want to learn how to support loss survivors as they process their grief. We encourage you to watch and download these videos and share them with others who have been affected by suicide loss.

Our Strategies

Green County Prevention Partnership employs a number of strategies and offers a variety of ongoing events and campaigns aimed at raising awareness of mental health issues, such as:

Recognition
Train professional and the public on recognizing an individual in crisis, and how to support them
Annual Event
Provide an annual Mental Health event to promote awareness and provide information on local resources.
Awareness Campaigns
Conduct Mental Health awareness campaigns to increase awareness and information.

Resources

Preventive Programs

Green County Prevention Partnership offers a variety of preventative programs and trainings covering a number of youth-related issues and intended for various audiences and demographics. Visit any of the programs listed below to learn more about its content and how to request a training for your students, group, or organization.