Helping Kids Learn Healthy Behaviors for Mental Health
Currently in the United States, suicide is the second leading cause of death for people ages 10-14 as well as ages 25-34. When adolescents and teens can recognize and understand how they are feeling they are better able to plan to help themselves or help a friend. AFL facilitators explain the ADAPT framework which stands for Ask, Describe, Assess, Plan, and Talk and they explain how this framework helps students develop healthy behaviors and handle stress. Listen today for actionable steps you and your kids can carry forward from the ADAPT framework to support mental wellbeing and readiness to recognize if someone needs help.