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Students propose Instagram outreach to reduce stigma on teen mental health
Summary
A student team presenting 'The Blues Prevention' told council their survey of 100 young people found many prefer social‑media channels for mental‑health information and that roughly 9% are uncomfortable discussing mental health with someone they trust.
A student group presenting on youth mental health said their research indicates social media and peer networks are the preferred channels for teens seeking mental‑health information. Presenters said they received 100 survey responses and recommended an Instagram account, peer resources and promotional folletos to increase visibility.
“El 9 por 100 de nuestros jóvenes no se siente cómodo hablando abiertamente sobre su salud mental,” a student presenter said, underlining the team’s argument that stigma and lack of accessible channels prevent help‑seeking. The team also reported that nearly 30% prefer to get information through friends or peers rather than teachers or counselors.
Councilmembers praised the proposal and asked how the students planned to engage school counselors and local content creators. A councilmember suggested the students raise the proposal with school guidance staff and the youth commission to test digital messaging in school settings. No policy vote occurred; the presentation concluded with council offers to help circulate materials.
