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4th annual youth mental health conference draws 1,500 - Star Local Media
Youth Mental Health Texas (Google News) · April 3, 2026
In plain language
More than 1,500 students and educators from across North Texas recently attended the 4th annual Peer-to-Peer Youth Mental Health Conference. The event focused on teaching middle and high school students how to support one another and build resilience. Participants learned important leadership and life-saving skills through workshops and activities led by their peers. The conference emphasized the power of youth advocacy in creating supportive school communities.
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Key takeaways
- The conference provided age-appropriate mental health training for both middle and high school students.
- Students from 22 North Texas school districts learned peer support skills to help themselves and others.
- Three suicide prevention nonprofits organized the event to promote resilience and mental health advocacy.
- Interactive sessions integrated the arts and leadership training into mental health conversations.
- The event aimed to empower young people to save lives by strengthening connections within their schools.
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