October 3rd: Girls’ Mental Health

Sponsored by UNANIMA, IASSW, Saint Ursula Academy, and Academy of Mount St. Ursula

Globally, 14% of adolescents experience mental health conditions. Girls’ mental health is shaped by various factors including their living conditions, stigma in their communities, and lack of access to the support they need. As we celebrate 10 years of International Day of the Girl, how have you helped girls to access the mental health services they need? Let’s call for #GirlsRightsNow for improved mental health.

Join us on Instagram and Facebook to discuss helpful ways for girls to manage their mental health and how to advocate for more substantial support!

Helpful Resources:

• https://www.unicef.org/reports/promoting-and-protecting-mental-health-schools-and-learning-environments
• https://bringchange2mind.org/
• https://nami.org/help
• https://golivegirl.org/youre-not-alone
• https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11lYoKSfD0jNAU0fKYu3ta6fwosWW1rvqh_eutZyH1sU/edit#gid=751909333 → Covid-19 Resources (activities to do at Home)
• https://www.cdc.gov/childrensmentalhealth/data.html
• Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Network. (2022). Global resources & toolkits. https://www.mhpss.net/
• Utah Women and Leadership Project, Utah State University. (2022). Curriculum for girls/ young women. https://www.usu.edu/uwlp/resources/curriculum