When the school day ends, some students go to after-school programs. But if a student has a hard day, after-school staff aren\u2019t always equipped with the tools to respond. <\/p>\n
To help address that, the University of Minnesota School of Public Health is partnering with the YMCA of the North to pilot a program that trains non-clinical, after-school educators in mental health support. <\/p>\n
Minnesota Now host Nina Moini spoke with two guests about the program: Katie Hendel, associate professor at the School of Public Health at the U of M, and Jenny Collins, vice president of educational impact with YMCA of the North.<\/p>\n
Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.<\/p>\n
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