The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community calls attention to the importance of social connection for individual health as well as on community-wide metrics of health and well-being, and conversely the significant consequences when social connection is lacking:
● This Mental Health Awareness Month, the HHS Partnership Center developed the Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing in Faith and Community Settings Toolkit as a practical application of the key points from the U.S. Surgeon General. Through the toolkit, faith and community leaders will learn about the increase of mental health challenges by youth and ensure these leaders know how to connect youth in crisis to care and support.
