Health Education: Addressing Youth Mental Health

Health Education is a required academic subject for students in all grades. In this class, students learn how to take care of their minds, their bodies, and their relationships with others.

This video explores the required mental health education component of comprehensive Health Education in New York City Public Schools. In the video, students, teachers, and principals describe how Health Education teaches students concepts and skills to support their mental health, now and throughout their lives.

To learn more, visit the Health Education page on the New York City Public Schools website.

schools.nyc.gov/learning/subjects/health-education