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Get Ready for May: Mental Health Action Day 2022
My Good Brain is proud to be a partner of MTV Entertainment Group’s Mental Health Action Day for the second year in a row. Last year’s event was just the beginning of an important shift in the greater community’s focus on children and youth’s mental wellness, and this year is proving to be even more hopeful. …
Test and Performance Anxiety
This April is Stress Awareness Month and we want to shed light on some of the most stressful things that school-aged individuals (teens and young adults, in particular) typically face on a regular basis: tests and anxiety. …
Healing with Art for Ukraine Child Refugees
The physical, emotional, and social effects on the children caught in the middle of it all
The Stress-Vulnerability Model and Why I Should Care
Learn about the relationship between our biology and stress, and how you can use it to your benefit
Eating Disorders During COVID-19 Pandemic
Eating disorders are already known to be a prevalent disorder amongst adolescents. However, over the course of the pandemic, eating disorder rates have increased even further amongst teenagers. …
Honoring Black History Month
This February, My Good Brain honors the incredible contributions and accomplishments of Black psychologists and educators who led the way in challenging injustices to improve children’s mental health.
Year One of Bridging Psychology and Art
Wow—Year One! It’s been one year since the launch of My Good Brain, and we are so amazed by the amount of work we have accomplished thus far. …
Stress Awareness
Stress is a normal reaction of our body to cope with such difficult situations…However, chronic stress leads to both mental and physical health problems.
Importance of Mental Health/Depression Screening
Mental health screenings are a key part of youth mental health. Approximately 50% of lifetime mental health conditions begin by age 14. Mental health screenings allow for early identification and …….
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. …
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.