Fwd: Health Department Releases Mental Health PSA Featuring Former Knick Metta World Peace

Health E-News June 16, 2014 Health Department Releases Mental Health PSA Featuring Former Knick Metta World Peace New data show 27% of New York City public high school students report feeling sad or hopeless almost every day The Health Department released a public service announcement today featuring former New York Knick Metta World Peace to help reduce the stigma about mental health and encourage teens and young adults to speak up about their problems. The public service announcement, called “Open Up, Be Heard” will be promoted on social media and featured on the Health Department’s NYC Teen page. The spot encourages young people to turn to a trusted adult for help and directs them to free resources available online. Learn more Watch the PSA on the NYCHealth YouTube page Visit the NYC Teens website

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