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Support the mental and physical health of the region’s residents of all ages.

Youth Grades 9-12 who Felt Sad or Hopeless in the Past Year-Northwest Region

Current Value

28.1%

2021

Definition

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Partners

Vermont Department of Health

Vermont Department of Mental Health

School health and mental health professionals

Community faith leaders

Community primary clinical care providers

Northwestern Medical Center 

Northwestern Counselling & Support Services 

Why Is This Important?

Depression can be a debilitating condition for all ages and may not be well recognized in youth. A variety of screening tools have been developed and successfully used to screen for depression.1 

What Works

Region-specific prevention practices can also be found in "Planning for Prevention-A Guide to Community Health Initiatives" through Northwest Regional Planning Commission. 

References

1. Vermont Department of Health

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