Category: Good Health and Well-being
Treating Mental Illness with a People-First Focus
With the advent of social media and digital connectivity, there are exponentially more factors influencing the mental and emotional health of children, teens and young adults today than ever before, making the mental health of our next generation a top community health focus.
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Success Story: Laila Farrington
Through Full Service Schools, Laila received the counseling she needed to cope with the stress and anxiety stemming from her parents’ incarceration. Now twelve years old and in the sixth grade, Laila has entered United Way’s Achievers For Life program.
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Rethinking Child Development
Child development, particularly as it relates to laying the foundation for good mental health, is a complicated and at times frustrating to understand and support. No discrete factor can determine the outcomes of the development of our young people, but we can make a significant, positive impact.
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Success Story: Sachelle Cuffy
As one of seven children in a single-parent household, Sachelle Cuffy thought success was out of reach. To ensure Sachelle could reach her full potential, she was paired with a United Way Full Service Schools therapist who helped her learn to cope with stress and set goals for her future.
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Success Story: Benjamin Gundlach
Benjamin was able to transition back home with the comfort of knowing he was supported by United Way’s Elder Care Advocates initiative, which provides coordinated services for elderly patients exiting the hospital to ensure a faster, healthier recovery without rehospitalization.
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