Hidden Voices: The Unheard Struggles of Students
Mental health and wellness have gained significant attention in the United States, but concerns arise regarding the distribution of resources and focus on youth mental health. JES Raimy Fellows Katie Phillips and Jacob Jones will delve into the escalating challenges confronting public school students in Erie County, Pennsylvania, grappling mental health issues. They will explore the stressors affecting students, such as academic pressure, social media influence, and the lingering impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic to shed light on the importance of early intervention, the role of schools in mental health support, and the need for comprehensive, age-appropriate mental health resources to improve mental health outcomes for Erie County's student population.
Location: Jefferson Educational Society - 3207 State St, Erie, PA 16508
Date/Time: Thursday, May 15, 7-8:30PM
Admission: FREE
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Katie Phillips, B.S., is a Graduate of Edinboro University with a bachelor’s in social work. She curranty serves the Career specialist in the Erie County Independent Living Program (ILP) and serves her community by sitting on her local school board, advisory bord for the office of children and youth, and Community Access Media (CAM) board member. Her passion for her community and the youth within them led her to her graduation from the 2023 JCLA cohort and work with the Jefferson Educational Society’s Raimy Fellowship Project.
Jacob Jones, M.P.A., is a graduate of Gannon University with a Bachelor of Political Science and a Masters in Public Administration. Currently, he serves as the Director of the Center for Family Business at Penn State Behrend. His passion for community development and improvement led to his graduation from the 2023 JCLA cohort and work with the Jefferson Educational Society’s Raimy Fellowship Program.
