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The Importance of Mental Health Awareness for Youth

WEBYouth mental health has been on the decline over time, propelled further by social and economic stress exerted by the pandemic. The CDC reports that over the …

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Get Ready for May: Mental Health Action Day 2022

WEBThe second Mental Health Action Day will take place on May 19, 2022 with a mission to encourage and empower people to take their first steps towards mental …

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MGB Tool Kit — My Good Brain

WEBThe My Good Brain Tool Kit Program is a school-based intervention for students to promote mental and emotional health. It consists of a quarterly gift bag filled with art activities …

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Teen Self-Esteem: What It Is, Why It’s Important & How to Support It

WEBAs shared above, self-esteem plays a significant role in overall mental health and well-being. It impacts our decision-making processes and influences how we …

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The Stress-Vulnerability Model and Why I Should Care

WEBAccording to the stress-vulnerability model, all individuals exist on a spectrum of having different levels of biological vulnerability (from low to high). Environmental …

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Importance of Mental Health/Depression Screening — My Good …

WEBImportance of Mental Health/Depression Screening. Oct 19. Written By Guest User. According to CDC, Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, …

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Compassion for Oneself and One’s Community — My Good Brain

WEBCompassion for Oneself and One’s Community: Infographic. Compassion is an important part of health relationship-building as it strengthens connections built on …

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Drawing Your Way Through Boundaries — My Good Brain

WEBCommunicate your needs and be confident. An extra step to take is to talk to a loved one or someone close to you about your collage. Use “I” statement to convey …

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Stress Awareness — My Good Brain

WEBStress Awareness. Stress is defined as a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances. Stress is a normal …

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Youth Self-Care Ideas for the Summer — My Good Brain

WEBThe National Institute of Mental Health describes self-care as “taking the time to do things that help you live well and improve both your physical health and mental …

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How to Celebrate Small Wins in Your Mental Health Journey

WEB7. Set Realistic Goals. Break down your mental health goals into smaller, achievable steps. By setting realistic expectations, you create more opportunities for …

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2024 Mental Health Action Day — My Good Brain

WEBOur 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 are raising funds to help …

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Understanding Trauma — My Good Brain

WEBUnderstanding Trauma. Trauma is a reflection of what is happening in the body. Trauma is an emotional response to an activating or intense event that threatens …

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How to Encourage Positive Thinking in Children — My Good Brain

WEBPromote Mindfulness and Relaxation. Mindfulness practices like deep breathing exercises or guided meditations help them develop self-awareness, reduce …

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Sports and Mental Health — My Good Brain

WEBSports not only improves stamina and physical strength; it also protects you from challenges to mental health. Children may not always be aware about their …

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Yoga: Facilitating the Mind-Body Connection — My Good Brain

WEBYoga is a spiritual discipline based on subtle science that focuses on building harmony between the body and mind (Basavaraddi, 2015). Both an art and science of …

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Creating Safe Spaces for Youth — My Good Brain

WEBCreating Safe Spaces for Youth. Apr 13. Written By Ashley Krombach (she/her) Core to developing a strong sense of self are safe and supportive learning …

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Helping Students Transition Back to School After Summer

WEBHere are a few tips to help kids and teenagers prioritize mental health awareness as they prepare for school: Daily check-ins. Author and scholar, Dr. Robyne …

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