CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Department of Health is asking family members and youth to complete brief surveys about potential barriers and needs for mental health care for youth and young adults in the state.
Two separate surveys are available: one for parents and guardians of youth and young adults, and one specifically for youth and young adults (11-21 years old) to share their own impressions of barriers and needs. The surveys are anonymous, should take 10 to 15 minutes to complete and are available online at tinyurl.com/wyo-mental-health.
“We know there have been increasing discussions about mental health issues affecting our younger residents in Wyoming the last few years,” said Megan Selheim, Youth and Young Adult Health Program manager with WDH, in a news release. “We want to know how we might improve access to care, and hope to hear directly from families and youth about their experiences and thoughts.”
While the survey intended for youth and young adults asks for information on barriers, including from those who may be uncomfortable asking for help from family, WDH is not promoting this survey directly to them. Parents and guardians are asked to share the survey with young people in their care, regardless of whether they have ever needed or accessed mental health care services.
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