Student-led community action plan created & presented during an Ambassador Leadership Summit in 2018 at Yale University.

1. High Hopes
Grandi Speranze
Didelės Viltys
Expectativas Grandes
‫اونچی‬‫امید‬

2. High Hopes team members:
● Riley C.
● Ella D.
● Silvia .
● Humayra I.
● Camille J.
● Sawyer K. ● Christian L.
● Emaan M.
● Mia M.
● Scott M.
● Reshma R.
● Karina T.
● Isabel T.

3. Mrs.Tammi Coker
● She has been volunteering here for 4 years.
● She has been very helpful and supportive of our
ideas for this project.
● She is very kind, thoughtful, and tender hearted
● She always make sure that everyone is getting
involved and that we don’t leave anyone out.
● She is a very easy going person and gets along
with everyone.

4. Slogan
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5. Our Vision
~ Depression is something many people struggle
with on a daily basis that may lead to suicide.
~ When we take action with this project, we can
make progress to lower suicide rates.
~ Even if progress is slow, it does not mean you
give up. Perseverance comes with success.
~ Raise awareness because suicide is a reality .

6. Big Goal:
● Understanding- Around 20% of Teenagers suffer from
depression before they reach adulthood. Depression occurs about in 2% of
children and 4 to 7%in adults, impacting 20% of teenagers by the time they
reach adulthood.
● Getting involved- We think this issue is a very big deal and
that everyone should get involved in some way to help teenagers with
depression and get the help they need and deserve.
● Why it’s a big deal- Teenage awareness of depression and
suicide is one of the most unnoticed issues in this world.

7. Why we are passionate
•We are passionate about mental health because we believe that everyone should
be accepted for who they are.
•We are passionate about mental health because we have teammates that have
depression and anxiety.
•We are passionate about mental health because we (I) have lost a friend.
•We are passionate about mental health because kids lose their life everyday
because of mental health.
Even as I write, I’m having trouble explaining ‘It’

8. Non-Profit Organizations
National Awareness of Mental Illness(NAMI)
● Nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization
● Dedicated to building better lives for those affected by mental illnesses
● Works with reporters to increase awareness
Mental Health America
● Treatment for anybody with any mental Illness
● Provides services that include early identification and intervention for those at risk
The reason why we have chose these two organizations is because they show that they have the deepest understanding about
teenage mental illnesses. Mental Health America is a prime example because they not only help teens with depression and anxiety,
but other mental illnesses as well.

9. Key Facts
- Suicide is the second leading cause of death for
ages 10-24. It causes more deaths to those ages
then cancer, heart disease, AIDS, stroke, and
pneumonia combined. (jasonfoundation.com)
- Some causes of suicidal thoughts among
adolescents include, but are not limited to
bullying, heavy social media use, family issues,
and exposure to violence. (Huffington Post)
- EVERY DAY 11 teenagers die from suicide that
could have been prevented. (teachervision.com)

10. Action Plan● Provide an open and understanding
environment
● Willingness to listen
● Teachers need to be informed
● Speak out
● Be more accepting
● Ask questions

11. Steps to Implement This Project at
Home
1. Talk to school counselors
2. Get therapists in school
3. Start support groups in schools
4. Talk to teachers

12. Jingle
I know the feeling
You’re stuck out on the ledge
And there ain't no healing
From cuttin' yourself with the jagged edge
I'm telling you that you’re gonna be fine
All you gotta do is just take your time
You're laid out on the floor and you're not sure
You can’t take it anymore
Well everyone can hit the bottom
And everyone can feel forgotten
Well everyone’s tired of being alone
You don’t have to do it all on your own
And left a little empty handed
So if you're out there barely hangin', on
Just give it one more try
With a lullaby
And turn this up on the radio
If you can hear me now
I'm reachin' out to let you know
That you're not alone
Well everyone can hit the bottom
And everyone’s can feel forgotten
Well everyone gets tired doing it on their own
But now stop,
you’re not alone
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13. High
Hopes for
Livin’
Don’t just exist,
live
Don’t be afraid to call.
1-800-273-8255
Available 24 hours

14. Sleeping Giant (Beast)

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