Summary
Through weekly meetings, direct support from BC2M staff, and school-wide events and presentations, BC2M’s student-led programs increase awareness and education while empowering youth to be leaders of the movement to end stigma around mental illness.
Strategies supporting educational equity (CASEL)
Not available at this time.
Implementation
Below are key implementation details for this program. These specifications help determine if the program is a good fit for your school or organization.
Grade(s)
Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8), High School (9-12)
Setting
Classroom, Schoolwide
Language
English, Spanish
Cost
Pricing available through provider.
# Lessons
40 plus
Program Design
Tier 1 (Universal)
Staffing Requirements
No additional staff required.
Professional Development
Contact provider for additional information.
Mental Health Literacy Components
This program addresses the following mental health literacy components:
Understanding stigma and strategies for stigma reduction
Understanding how to foster & maintain positive mental health
Understanding how to seek help effectively
Understanding common mental health disorders, signs and symptoms, and treatments
Evidence of Effectiveness
Ahmad, S. I., Leventhal, B. L., Nielsen, B. N., & Hinshaw, S. P. (2020). Reducing mental-illness stigma via high school clubs: A matched-pair, cluster-randomized trial. Stigma and Health, 5(2), 230–239. https://doi.org/10.1037/sah0000193