Adolescence mental health is becoming a bigger issue.
Join us
Are you passionate about adolescent mental health?
Do you want to take the lead in advocating for mental health awareness? We are looking for adolescent leaders to join us on the Solis Board. To apply, visit tinyurl.com/solisapplication.
Efforts
Solis officially launched in 2022.
Here are some of our initiatives.
- We reached 20 schools and organizations with our free mental health lesson slides.
- We published an article on an international media platform (TelevisaUnivision).
- Invited 7 times by schools and organizations to speak. Advocated for youth mental health to city and school officials.
- Hosted the “first event that has mainly youth led organizations in participation,” as well as participated in MHSA Community Conversations.
Our mission
Solis is a charity non-profit organization promoting awareness on the issue of adolescent mental health.
Issues
Social media
Social media is destroying a generation. Studies have shown that heavy social media usage for teens is correlated with anxiety and depression, and glamorizes and promotes self-harm and suicide.
Parents / family
Poor parenting is shown to be directly associated with the mental well-being of adolescents. Negligence, abuse, poor relationship, and lack of attention to mental health from parents leads to youth depression.
Lack of resources
There is a shortage of mental health services available in the US. With the high rate of mental health disorders among adolescents, only about 1/5 has access to specialized mental health care.
Free lesson slides
Presentations for secondary schools
To share our mission with secondary schools, we will provide a free presentation for districts and schools on educating adolescents about mental health, focusing on causes and statistics and providing resources to get help if needed.
Events
Sun, Mar 30, 2025 · 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Solis Mental Health Conference
Mitchell Park Community Center, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Join us on March 30th at Mitchell Park Community Center, El Palo Alto room, to share your voice regarding youth mental health in this intergenerational and interdisciplinary event. Speak with council members, nonprofits, professionals, and other youths.
Sat, Nov 05, 2022 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Teen Mental Health & Wellness Event
Mitchell Park Community Center, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Hosted by Solis and allcove. Nonprofit booths, presentations, and wellness activities. Free admission, no RSVP required.
Sun, Aug 21, 2022 · 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Palo Alto Health Fair
Mitchell Park Community Center, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Contact us
Write to Solis
This form opens your email app. Messages go to solismentalhealth@gmail.com. Palo Alto, CA.