{"id":49856,"date":"2022-10-20T14:06:10","date_gmt":"2022-10-20T12:06:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharma-trend.com\/en\/amerigroup-brings-behavioral-health-resources-to-hundreds-of-texas-schools-to-help-thousands-of-teens-improve-their-mental-wellness\/"},"modified":"2022-10-20T14:06:10","modified_gmt":"2022-10-20T12:06:10","slug":"amerigroup-brings-behavioral-health-resources-to-hundreds-of-texas-schools-to-help-thousands-of-teens-improve-their-mental-wellness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharma-trend.com\/en\/amerigroup-brings-behavioral-health-resources-to-hundreds-of-texas-schools-to-help-thousands-of-teens-improve-their-mental-wellness\/","title":{"rendered":"Amerigroup Brings Behavioral Health Resources to Hundreds of Texas Schools to Help Thousands of Teens Improve their Mental Wellness"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\nWellness courses will be launched in more than 850 middle and high schools across more than 240 Texas counties to help young people address depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions.<\/i>\n<\/p>\n

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Amerigroup<\/a>–Amerigroup, one of Texas\u2019 largest coordinators of managed healthcare benefits, has engaged education innovator EVERFI, Inc. to launch interactive mental health and wellness courses in more than 850 middle and high schools across more than 240, mostly rural, Texas counties. Amerigroup funding allows EVERFI to launch Understanding Mental Wellness<\/i>, a digital curriculum designed to equip students in grades 8 to 10 with the knowledge and skills they need to build, maintain and promote positive mental health in themselves and their peers.\n<\/p>\n

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\n\u201cToo many of our children are experiencing behavioral health crises and face external circumstances that can diminish their mental health, so Amerigroup is taking strategic action to equip students with the knowledge and tools they need to cope with challenges as well as to help friends and family who may be struggling emotionally,\u201d said Greg Thompson, President of Amerigroup Texas. \u201cWith the help of EVERFI, we plan to reach thousands of students in areas of Texas that face harsh disparities, and we believe that we will be successful in making a positive, meaningful difference in lives and futures.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\nPhysical, emotional and social changes, including exposure to poverty, abuse or violence, can make adolescents vulnerable to mental health problems. National statistics show that one in four children will have a mental illness during childhood. The National Council for Mental Wellbeing estimates that half of all mental disorders begin by age 14.\n<\/p>\n

\nEVERFI’s Understanding Mental Wellness<\/i> curriculum introduces students to the topic of mental health, and the ways in which they can implement coping strategies to manage challenging thoughts, emotions and behaviors. This course exposes them to the experiences of others to develop awareness and empathy, increases acceptance and reduces stigma, and provides facts about the prevalence and symptoms of mental health conditions. Through a public lens, students have the opportunity to explore mental health and challenges, learn how to develop strategies for managing those challenges, and become aware of resources that can be accessed for help when needed.\n<\/p>\n

\n\u201cIt is critical to approach the challenge of mental health with awareness from all perspectives,\u201d said EVERFI Co-Founder and President, Jon Chapman. \u201cWe wanted to design a program that benefits those who are impacted by mental health challenges, those who want to build and maintain positive mental health, and those who have the opportunity to positively impact the mental health of a friend or peer.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\nUnderstanding Mental Wellness<\/i> covers several topics, including:\n<\/p>\n