Brandywine Library teens turn book discussions into real-world mental health action
Inspired by their book selections and a growing interest in mental health awareness, seven teens who are part of PA Humanities’ Youth-Led Humanities programming at Brandywine Library completed Teen Mental Health First Aid Training. The program gives high school students the tools to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in themselves and their peers.Â
PA Humanities Announces 22 Sites Selected for 2024-2026 Youth-Led Humanities Cohort
These public libraries and out-of-school time organizations, representing both rural and urban communities across the state, have demonstrated a strong commitment to fostering youth leadership and engagement through the humanities.