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Sunland Park Today
By the People, for the People
Gadsden High School Faculty to Receive Youth Mental Health Training
Gadsden Independent School District partners with grant to equip educators with strategies to support student mental health.
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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The Gadsden Independent School District (GISD) will host Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) training for all staff at Gadsden High School. The training aims to equip educators and school staff with strategies to recognize early warning signs of mental health and substance-use challenges in youth, and how to respond to students and connect them to appropriate support services.
Why it matters
Providing comprehensive mental health training for school staff is crucial, as educators are often the first to recognize and respond to mental health issues in students. This initiative by GISD demonstrates a proactive approach to supporting student wellbeing and destigmatizing mental health challenges.
The details
Gadsden High School is the first high school in the GISD district to have its entire staff participate in the Youth Mental Health First Aid training. The training is being provided through a grant partnership supporting social-emotional learning initiatives and will take place over two sessions on March 4 and March 11.
- The training will take place on Wednesday, March 4, and Wednesday, March 11, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The players
Gadsden Independent School District (GISD)
The school district that is hosting the Youth Mental Health First Aid training for Gadsden High School faculty.
Gadsden High School
The high school where the entire staff will participate in the Youth Mental Health First Aid training, the first in the GISD district to do so.
The takeaway
This initiative by GISD demonstrates a proactive approach to supporting student mental health and wellbeing, recognizing the crucial role that educators play in identifying and responding to early signs of mental health challenges. By equipping the entire Gadsden High School staff with the necessary training and resources, the district is taking a significant step towards destigmatizing mental health issues and ensuring students have access to the support they need.
