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VIDEO 1- STIGMA

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Mental Well-

Being in

Lancaster County

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MissionTo serve as a catalyst for advancing mental well-being in Lancaster County.

VisionLancaster County is a vibrant community that promotes and supports an environment where people live mentally healthy lives.

Mental Well-Being Collaborative

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Steering Committee

Action Teams

Community

Schools

Provider

Workplace

Structure

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LGH

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2. Ensure better integration of medical and behavioral healthcare-Standardize screening tools-Develop a referral protocol

-Close loop between medical and behavioral health providers

3. Reduce stigma as a barrier to identification and intervention-Conduct a media campaign

-Provide Mental Health First Aid trainings

1. Increase access to mental health services-Provide copay & deductible assistance for eligible individuals

-Increase use of Employee Assistance Programs-Promote and increase referrals to 2-1-1

GOALS

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Asset Mapping

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What percent of Lancaster County 10th graders reported feeling depressed or sad most days within the past year?

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Beware of

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What percent of Lancaster County 10th graders

reported feeling depressed or sad most days within the past year?

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Students who felt depressed or sad MOST days in the past 12 months

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Students who responded "Sometimes I think life isn't worth it" one or more times

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How many Lancaster County students have considered suicide at least once?

Source: 2013 PA Youth Survey

8th Graders6th Graders 10th Graders 12th Graders

9%16% 21% 17%

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Adults who stated that their mental health was not good for one or more days in the past month

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What Can YOU Do?

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Start the Conversation

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VIDEO 2- STARTING THE CONVO

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