"Peer-to-peer mental health support programs show early signs of improving student mental health, enhancing student engagement and reducing stigma in California high schools, according to a report by the Children's Partnership. The report evaluated the first year of California's Peer-to-Peer Youth Mental Health High School Pilot Demonstration, a three-year initiative to strengthen student well-being by training high school students to support their peers."
"According to the report, 936 students accessed peer-to-peer support services and 140 students were trained as peer mentors. Roughly 96% of students said they felt better after receiving peer support, and about 88% said they felt comfortable opening up to a peer mentor. About 91% of peer mentors said the training and resources they received were useful, citing improvements in leadership and communication skills, increased confidence and additional interest in pursuing a career in mental health."
California's Peer-to-Peer Youth Mental Health High School Pilot Demonstration trained 140 student peer mentors and provided peer support to 936 students across eight high school campuses. About 96% of students reported feeling better after receiving peer support, and 88% said they felt comfortable opening up to a peer mentor. About 91% of peer mentors found training and resources useful, reporting improved leadership, communication, confidence, and interest in mental-health careers. Schools adapted programs for restorative alternatives to suspensions and conflict-resolution instruction, and administrators reported new wellness spaces, community partnerships, and peer counseling courses. Sustained resources and targeted investments can expand resilience and career pathways.
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