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Posted on September 25, 2009
Deadline: October 30, 2009
American Psychiatric Foundation Offers Grants for High Schools to Implement
Mental Health Educational Model
Established by the American
Foundation, a philanthropic and educational subsidiary of the American
Psychiatric Association
Mental Health Education Grant Program provides funding to implement the
Typical or Troubled? School Mental Health
educational model in communities across the United States. Community
organizations, high schools, and school districts are eligible to receive
funding and training materials to implement the program.
Typical or Troubled? is an educational program designed to help school
personnel (teachers, coaches guidance counselors, etc.) raise their
awareness of mental disorders in teens. The program focuses on promoting the
importance of early recognition and treatment, recognizing the early warning
signs of mental health problems, and encouraging action and appropriate
referral to a mental health professional.
The Typical or Troubled? program includes a compendium of educational
materials. These materials were developed in partnership with local high
school personnel (e.g. teachers, school social workers, school counselors,
parents, mental health professionals, and educators), and reviewed for
medical accuracy. Some materials can be customized for local use to reflect
pertinent community information and cultural competence. The educational
presentation is designed to be presented by teachers, administrators,
counselors, or school social workers in partnership with psychiatrists or
other mental health professionals.
For program implementation at two to four high schools, a grant in the
amount of $1,500 will be awarded; for implementation at five or more high
schools, a grant in the amount of $2,500 will be awarded. Program education
and training materials will be made available for the grant recipient's use.
The application form will be available at the APF Web site in early October
2009.
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