Project Tamarack
Project Tamarack
Tools for Advancing Mental Health Awareness of Rural Adolescents and Children

Project TAMARACK is an initiative of the Washington State University College of Nursing that offers resources and information to improve mental health awareness in rural communities, with a specific focus on children and adolescents.

Through videos and curated resources, this site provides tips and strategies for promoting mental wellness and information on how to access mental health support in rural areas.

Our goal is to help rural communities build resilience and create a positive, supportive environment for young people, with a focus on increasing mental health awareness among teachers, caretakers, and youth.

Depression
Sleep
Anxiety
Transgender
Suicide

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This survey has been developed by Vanessa Miller, WSU College of Nursing DNP student.

Depression

Depression can have serious impacts on the physical, emotional, and social well-being of children and adolescents. Early recognition and intervention can help young people get the support they need to manage their mental health. It is essential for adults to recognize the signs and symptoms of depression children and adolescents and to know how to seek help when needed.
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Sleep

Sleep is important to maintain physical and mental health and well-being. Sleep patterns often change during adolescence. Poor quality or inadequate sleep can contribute to multiple concerns, including difficulty concentrating, changes in mood, and diminished physical and mental performance. It is therefore important to understand the importance of sleep, potential sleep problems and complaints among youth, and the impact of poor sleep or poor sleep hygiene on health and well-being.
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Anxiety

While anxiety is a common and normal occurrence in childhood and adolescence, it can be a concern if it becomes excessive or interferes with daily life. Children and adolescents with anxiety may experience physical and emotional symptoms. It is important for teachers and caregivers to understand and recognize the signs anxiety among youth and to provide support and/or referral to additional resources when warranted. 
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Transgender

Transgender youth face unique challenges in their lives, including discrimination, bullying, and lack of acceptance from their peers and adults. It is important for parents, teachers, and other adults in the lives of transgender youth to be supportive and educated about these issues in order to create a safe and inclusive environment for them.
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Suicide

1 in 5 Washington adolescents experience suicidal thoughts. Caregivers and teachers must understand the warning signs and know how to approach a conversation about suicide to help connect at-risk adolescents with services. If we don’t ask, we won’t know whether someone is experiencing suicidal thoughts, so we need to talk about it.
 
 
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About Project Tamarack

This was produced by WSU College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice students.
Project TAMARACK was supported by funding from the Innovia Foundation and the National Library of Medicine.

Developed resources reported in this website are supported by the National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health (NIH) under cooperative agreement number UG4LM012343 with University of Washington.  The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.