Into the Classroom:
tools for all students
Mental Health California and Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative offer free tools for classrooms and community groups seeking to bolster their mental health and substance use prevention education for all students.
The Into the Classroom multimedia is appropriate for middle school to college-aged students. The series promotes student mental-wellness and provides Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) education for all genders and ethnicities (Tier 1). We welcome you to utilize the tools below. Students can take our short survey to share their feedback.
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INTO THE CLASSROOM STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE
Click here to access a folder to download the videos, visual presentations, and handouts.
Click here to access a folder to download the videos and handouts.
Click here to access a folder to download the podcasts.
Click here to access a folder to download the webinars.
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INTO THE CLASSROOM MEDIA ACCESS AND INFORMATION SHEET
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INTO THE CLASSROOM EXPLAINER VIDEO
In 2020, 44,834 people died by suicide in the U.S. More than 90 percent of people who die by suicide have a diagnosable mental health disorder, commonly a depressive disorder or a substance use disorder. The highest suicide rates in the U.S. are found in men over age 75. The suicide rate in young people increased dramatically over the last few decades. In 2020, suicide was the 2nd leading cause of death among 15 to 24 year olds. Four times as many men than women die by suicide. However, women attempt suicide 2-3 times as often as men.
