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News and stories about youth mental wellness
The Gift of Community Giving
“We are pleased to share the exciting news and developments from the past few months about My Good Brain.” …
Suicide Prevention
Suicide is a serious public health problem; however, suicides are preventable with timely, evidence-based and often low-cost interventions. To increase awareness and remove stigma around suicide discussion, September is chosen as National Suicide Prevention month.
Seeking Help for Mental Health
Seeking help is a growing issue for children and adolescents across the world. Our younger generations may not know when to seek help or even how! It is up to us to create a safe physical and emotional space for them to reach out if they feel as though they need help. …
Art and Self-Expression
All your emotions are a source of creative energy and when expressed freely and positively result in feelings of calmness and relaxation.
Creating art gives you a meaningful outlet for this creative energy and you feel more relaxed, clear and calm, just like in a meditation. Engaging in art activities encourage……
Sports and Self esteem
According to great psychologist, Jean Piaget, foundations of self-esteem are laid between the ages of about 6 and 11 years of age. Importantly, this is also the time when children are most likely to be introduced to sports. ….
Dancing and Self-Esteem
Dancing not only is a great way to have fun with your friends, but it’s also a way to boost our self-esteem! …
Sports and Mental Health
Creating time for playing sports is in fact one of the best things you can do for the health of children. Sports not only improves stamina and physical strength; it also protects you from challenges to mental health. …
Yoga and Anxiety
Yoga is a great tool that can help children reduce feelings of anxiety and we’ve got research to demonstrate this too. …
Support Children’s Mental Health
My Good Brain provides resources for children’s mental health and wellness because of you. As a nonprofit organization, donations from people like you sustain our ability to create fun, engaging, and accessible arts-based healthy coping tools for children everywhere. If you believe in what we do and support our mission, please donate today.