Teen Mental Health Champions
The NAMI Bridges to Care San Antonio (BTCSA) Teen Mental Health Champion Program is designed for students (ages 12–18) who will develop the skills to engage in healthy conversations about mental wellness.
Program Overview
The program’s topics equip teens with the tools they need to navigate meaningful discussions, fostering personal growth and resilience. This program is available to schools, nonprofits, faith organizations, and other youth-serving communities.
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Researchers at University Health are studying the impact of our Teen Mental Health Champion Program. Data is collected through questionnaires given to students before they begin the program and again after they graduate as Teen Mental Health Champions.
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The program consists of eight sessions spread over two months. Students will receive a Mental Health Workbook to track their progress. They will be certified as Teen Mental Health Champions upon earning five stamps for completing the program’s five core sessions.
Real Results for Real Students
Students completing the Teen Mental Health Champions Program reported an increase in their ability to seek mental health support.
Post survey data shows a significant improvement in self-stigma on seeking help.
All Teen Mental Health Champions say they can identify a support person in case of mental unwellness.
The TMHC program helps students strengthen connections with teachers and counselors.
Program Timeline
What will you learn?
Becoming a Teen Mental Health Champion (TMHC) gives you a toolkit of skills, strategies, and resources to navigate mental health topics, including:
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Course Descriptions
To inquire about bringing this program to your school, organization, or faith community, please email: michelle.c@nami-sat.org
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This session covers how stress can affect our mind and body, and how to cope with different emotions. Students will learn what it means to be mindful and take home some practical skills like grounding and breathing exercises.
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Students will learn what it means to have boundaries and set them. Students will explore their values and morals and let those ideas guide them in setting appropriate and safe boundaries.
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Students learn how to identify “red flags,” and how they can lead into unhealthy relationships. They will then discuss what is needed to build and maintain healthy relationships through communication, respect, and trust.
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This session teaches students how to practice privacy online, avoid risky behaviors or scams, and take care of your mental health while online. Students also learn about cyberbullying, David’s Law, and what to do if they are attacked online.
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Students will talk about how to deal with building stress, peer pressure and types of bullying. After, students will then learn how to address dating violence, understand self-harm, and how to talk about suicide.
