My Good Brain
An Arts-Based Nonprofit Organization for Youth Mental Wellness
Bridging Psychology & Art
My Good Brain is an arts-based nonprofit focused on promoting mental wellness among school-aged youth.
Through the vehicle of art and play, we aim to teach children from a young age through adolescence how to practice healthy coping strategies for mental and emotional wellness.
“Art is as natural as sunshine and as vital as nourishment.”
— MaryAnn F. Kohl
News & Updates
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Call for Volunteers!
Are you interested in becoming an MGB Volunteer? Sign up today! Applications due 4/15
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Sunday Art Club: 4/21 on YouTube!
Did you hear? Sunday Art Club is now on YouTube! Watch our latest Sunday Art Club and create your own artwork. Subscribe to our YouTube Page to get alerts on the next online event!
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MGB is Back at Fremont Street Eats!
Join us on May 17 to kick off our first Fremont Street Eats event this 2024!
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SAVE THE DATE: Triton Art Museum x MGB Presents: Creative Calm Workshop
Join artist Theresa Chung and organization My Good Brain at the Triton Museum this Summer and practice mindful art! We will be engaging in a Social Emotional Learning Workshop Through Art, open to children and teens ages 5-18. Fostered through interactive sessions, this workshop aims to enhance emotional awareness and well-being for youth through creative expression.
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Our Impact 2023
Learn more about how My Good Brain has grown and what we’ve accomplished in the past year.
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MGB's New Podcast is Here!
Check out My Good Brain’s latest project, the My Good Mind Podcast! Co-hosted by MGB Volunteers Laura, Nidhi, and Vina
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MGB @ The Fremont Main Library!
Join us at the Fremont Main Library for all our upcoming FREE art x mental wellness workshops this 2024!
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MGB x Makedo Social-Emotional Learning Art Activity Series
In collaboration with Makedo, My Good Brain is thrilled to bring you exciting social-emotional learning art activities that you can do all in the comfort of your own home! Check out our videos on YouTube for a new art activity each month!
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Men's and Boy's Mental Health Zine
November is all about Men’s and Boy’s Mental Health. Read more about men’s mental health facts and get connected with resources.
Download the zine below
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Save the Date: Giving Tuesday 2023!
Get ready to make a difference this Giving Tuesday! Support My Good Brain and fuel the creative spirit in your community. Your contribution today can inspire the next generation of artists and promote children’s mental wellness to shape a brighter, more vibrant future for all!
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October is Bullying Prevention Awareness Month
Learn all about bullying facts, why it affects everyone, how to be an up stander, and other resources.
Download the zine below and print at home
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Meet MGB's Resident Artist: Theresa Chung, Paper Picture Mama
This Fall 2023, we are excited to share the My Good Brain Fall 2023-Spring 2024 Resident Artist position. We wanted to collaborate with local San Francisco Bay Area artists to promote children’s mental wellness through the vehicle of art.
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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Check out our very first MGB zine! Created by our MGB Volunteers, for teens and by teens. Learn all about suicide and mental health facts, warning signs, ways of prevention, and helpful resources.
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Call for Writers!
Passionate about youth mental health AND love writing? Become a guest blog writer for My Good Brain!
Click below to learn more and apply!
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My Good Brain x Makedo Cardboard Art Party Booth @ Fremont Street Eats
In collaboration with Makedo, My Good Brain will be hosting a FREE cardboard art party booth at the Fremont Street Eats event hosted by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce. We will be showcasing how you can use upcycled art for social-emotional learning!
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Mental Health Action Day 2023
My Good Brain is a proud community partner of MTV Entertainment Group for Mental Health Action Day! Join us this whole month of May as we kickstart a month full of virtual and in-person events, and resources for children and youth mental health!
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Tool Kit Program Signup!
Are you a public school educator (school psychologist/counselor/teacher/staff member) in the Bay Area? If so, we invite you to check out our Tool Kit Program and sign up for the Fall ‘23-Spring ‘24 art therapy kit donations!
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My Good Brain on Spotify
Introducing…MGB on Spotify! Check out our volunteer-curated playlists for all sorts of moods and activities!
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My Good Brain Presents: Mental Health Action Day Stories of Resilience
During the whole month of May, we invited individuals of all ages to share resilience stories about their own mental wellness journey. Join us on Mental Health Action Day (5/19/2022) for the premiere of the Stories of Resilience video!
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Resources
Free resources for children’s mental wellness
Blog
Make a donation.
Change happens when people and communities work together. Donate generously to help us reach more children in California who need better resources for mental health.