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Hope for Tomorrow
The Utah PTA has a partnership with The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Utah (NAMI Utah) that officially supports the Hope for Tomorrow program. This program is a home grown Utah program that was developed by students, PTA representatives, parents, educators and other professionals.
The three goals of this program are:
- Raise awareness of mental health issues
- Erase the stigma of mental illness
- Foster hope among students and their families
The three topics discussed are:
- Mood disorders
- Substance use disorders
- Eating disorders
The three audiences involved are:
- Students
- Teachers
- Parents and the community
This program does not prescribe, heal, or treat. Through education, this program provides an opportunity for adolescents who suffer from undiagnosed, under-treated, or untreated mental illness to learn both when and how to seek appropriate professional help. It also provides teachers, parents and the community with information on signs and symptoms of three potential, life threatening illnesses. Education is empowering–especially when there is collaboration between homes and schools.
For questions call Chandra at NAMI Utah 801-323-9900 or toll free 1-877-230-6264. For more information see http://www.namiut.org.