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%
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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