2022 Mental Health Awareness Month
This May 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.
This year’s event is all about Teen Mental Health & Connection.
Check out the activities, events, and resources we have planned for youth mental wellness!
Mental Health: Let’s Talk About It
The unprecedented youth mental health crisis of today is a wake up call that we must address as a community. In order to help today’s teens flourish into young adulthood, we need to have open conversations about mental health topics that currently impact their wellbeing.
Throughout the month of May, we will be posting blogs focused on teen mental health.
Check back each week for the latest blog posts from our new Teen Blog Corner!
Infographics
-
![Mental Health Awareness for Youth]()
Mental Health Awareness for Youth
Factors driving the mental health crisis in youth today are wide-ranging and extremely nuanced
-
![Borderline Personality Disorder]()
Borderline Personality Disorder
Learn more about Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)—a personality disorder that is not what it appears to be
-
![Mental Health Action Day]()
Mental Health Action Day
Facts about teen mental health, and how you can take action this Mental Health Action Day (5/19)
-
![Self-Esteem: What Does It Look Like?]()
Self-Esteem: What Does It Look Like?
How we feel about ourselves plays a significant role in our mental health and well-being. Learn more about self-esteem.
-
![Music and Mental Health]()
Music and Mental Health
How does music connect us? Learn more about how music plays a role in our social connection and mental wellness.
Mental Health Action Day Stories of Resilience
We invited individuals of all ages to share resilience stories about their own mental wellness journey.
Join the watch party on Mental Health Action Day (5/19/2022) for the premiere of the Stories of Resilience video! Premiering on Thursday, May 19 at 8PM PST.
Our Mental Health Action Day Goal
For Mental Health Action Day, our goal is to raise $2000 by the end of May. With your support and generosity, we hope to support 50 students in the East Bay Area with 50 Tool Kits, grow our new Teen Creative Arts group, and host more online and in-person arts & crafts events.
View the donation thermometer on the right to see how much we have raised so far!
Events
Connect with Others
5/14 Online:
Teen Creative Arts
**New Program for Teens!**
Looking to make more artsy friends? Find your creative circle and join Teen Creative Arts! Teen Creative Arts is an online social group created for youth ages 13-18. Form a community with like-minded creatives to draw inspiration from, encouragement, and socio-emotional support.
.
5/14 In-Person:
MGB Origami
Arts & Crafts Party Booth at
Celebrating Art Through Mindfulness
Celebrating Arts in Our Schools and Community Through Mindfulness. Join us in-person on 5/14 at Harder Elementary School in Hayward, California for a fun morning of arts and crafts!
5/15 Online:
Sunday Art Club
On 5/15, join My Good Brain for a 1-hour free online Sunday Art Club! We welcome children of all ages to participate, with no minimum level of art experience necessary.
5/19 Online:
Mental Health Action Day Virtual Fundraiser Event
Make a Difference! Support My Good Brain on Mental Health Action Day!
***By donating through this virtual fundraiser, you are automatically entered to win a super cool My Good Brain SWAG BAG!***
Plus, join us on Mental Health Action Day for the premiere of the Stories of Resilience video!
Be Part of the Change
-
Show Your Support
Fight against the stigma of mental health conversations! Show your support for youth mental health proudly by posting this GIF on your social media.
-
Mental Health Action Day 2022
How are YOU taking action for Mental Health Action Day? Check out our Instagram stories on 5/19 and play BINGO with us!
Winner gets a lucky art prize from DANESSA Art!
-
Donate to MGB
Help us reach more children and families in the Bay Area and greater California who need additional mental health support. Give generously to help children and families who need a lifeline.
-
Meaningful Birthdays
Want to start an intentional new tradition? How about starting a Facebook Fundraiser on behalf of My Good Brain! Whether it’s your birthday or just because you feel empowered to help, we welcome your support!
-
Creating a Safe Space for Youth
You have the capacity to make a difference in your high school. Learn more about how to create safe spaces for mental health awareness and action with teens.
Self-Healing Starts With You
At My Good Brain, we are all about using the arts for our social-emotional well-being. From music, visualization, and daily affirmations. Check out some of the fun and helpful resources we’ve compiled for your daily self-help.