Project AWARE Third Year Successes: Improvements in Everyday Life, Social Connectedness, and Overall Mental Health

Authors

Haely Katt, University of New Mexico, Division of Community Behavioral Health, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Carolina Verdezoto, University of New Mexico, Division of Community Behavioral Health, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Abigail Thompson, University of New Mexico, Division of Community Behavioral Health, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Sondra Samaniego, University of New Mexico, Division of Community Behavioral Health, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Ariel Homer, University of New Mexico, Division of Community Behavioral Health, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Tyler Kincaid, University of New Mexico, Division of Community Behavioral Health, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Thomas Chavez, University of New Mexico, Division of Community Behavioral Health, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Cynthia Melugin, University of New Mexico, Division of Community Behavioral Health, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
David Lardier, University of New Mexico, Division of Community Behavioral Health, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

3-22-2024

Abstract

Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education) is a collaborative initiative led by New Mexico’s Public Education Department to enhance the mental health support system for school-aged youth. Specifically, AWARE focuses on raising mental health awareness, training adults to identify and respond to concerns, and connecting youth with needed services. Recent evaluation shows significant improvements in enhancing students’ ability to deal with everyday life, social connectedness, and overall mental health.

Recommended Citation

Katt, Haely; Carolina Verdezoto; Abigail Thompson; Sondra Samaniego; Ariel Homer; Tyler Kincaid; Thomas Chavez; Cynthia Melugin; and David Lardier. "Project AWARE Third Year Successes: Improvements in Everyday Life, Social Connectedness, and Overall Mental Health." (2024). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/hsc-bbhrd/157