The Governor’s Advisory Commission on Next Generation Engagement hosted a 5K run to promote mental wellness in honor of World Mental Health Day this October. Nearly 70 Pennsylvanians participated in the 5K to help raise awareness for the importance of caring for mental well-being, and to highlight the benefits of physical activity on your mental health.
“I am honored to work alongside my commissioners and mental health advocates from around the Commonwealth to host the Commission’s first ever Mental Health 5K,” said Executive Director Ruby Mundok. “The Governor’s Advisory Commission on Next Generation Engagement is dedicated to tackling the mental health crisis affecting young people across the state. We want to ensure that every Pennsylvanian has access to the resources they need and can lead a happy and healthy life.”
Mental health is a priority of the Next Generation Engagement Commission’s Safety and Health Subcommittee, which focuses on ways to improve the quality of life for young people in Pennsylvania. The committee, made up of 8 commissioners, led on planning and executing this event and worked with mental health organizations across the Commonwealth that positively affect their communities and the next generation of Pennsylvanians to provide free resources on youth mental health.
During the event, the Pennsylvania departments of Health and Human Services, local government agencies, and organizations from around the Commonwealth provided free resources for young Pennsylvania. See below for a full list of organizations in attendance:
Pennsylvania Department of Human ServicesPennsylvania Department of HealthDauphin County Mental Health/Autism/Developmental Programs, HarrisburgNAMI Dauphin County, HarrisburgPosiTIFF, HarrisburgMind over Matter Holistic Counseling, MechanicsburgHope for Hallie, SwarthmorePA School Counselors Association, MechanicsburgAmerican Foundation of Suicide Prevention Eastern PA, State CollegeConnections Health Solutions, HarrisburgHighmark The Caring Place, Camp HillAmerica250 PANew Voters, Philadelphia
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