Promoting Youth Wellbeing Through Social Connection & Occupational Justice
Our Approach
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Connection
Building meaningful relationships that foster support, resilience, and a sense of belonging
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Well-Being
Promoting quality of life and opportunities to cultivate a sense of meaning and purpose
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Mental Health Equity
Ensuring accessible, culturally competent mental health care and therapeutic resources
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Occupational Justice
Advocating for access and creating meaningful activities for health and participation
Welcome to the XDS Youth Mental Health Resilience Initiative.
We began with an idea to create a place and a space for cultivating well-being and belonging among youth in North Carolina.
Who We Are
XDS Youth Mental Health Resilience Initiative is led by a volunteer Board of Directors, Advisory Committee, and Youth Leadership Board. Plus, core to our innovative program model, a Provider Network of licensed mental health professionals.
All are committed to promote well-being among youth in North Carolina through accessible, affordable, farm- and community-based holistic mental health care and therapeutic workshops.
Connect As A…
Participant
I need support.
Community Partner
Collaborate to improve mental health and wellbeing in our community.
Provider
I am a mental health provider. I want to get involved.
Donor/Volunteer
I want to support the XDS Youth Mental Health Resilience Initiative.
Resources
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2022 Psychiatric Times Article: New Position Statement on Trauma-Responsive Care for Youth
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Kaiser Family Foundation's 2024 Article: Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Mental Health Care: Findings from the KFF Survey of Racism, Discrimination and Health
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2022 AOTA Article: Justice-Based OT: Advancing Occupational Justice Through a Collaborative Network
Video: TedTalk The Hidden Magic of Occupational Therapy
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