Kids and teens today are lonelier than ever, with loneliness becoming an epidemic according to the Surgeon General. While loneliness can affect anyone, research shows that loneliness among kids and...
Category: Mental Health
The Way You Breathe Can Change Your Mood
We have all heard or used the phrase "take a deep breath" to help calm down in a stressful situation. But do we really understand the simplicity of breathing and...
Keep Her Confident, And In The Game
If you missed the Superbowl commercials, one is necessary to watch. Dove has collaborated with Nike with their #KeepHerConfident campaign, and it directly touches on our mission of providing opportunities...
The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise and Physical Activity
Physical activity has been proven to help boost self-esteem and focus while decreasing anxiety and depression. Despite these positive effects on mental health, many children and teens don’t get the...
Treating Eating Disorders in Sports
The pressures that athletes endure often spill over into their daily lives, putting their health at risk. That is especially true when it comes to disordered eating. While athletes can...
Clearing the Minds of Champions
It's no secret that the Denver Nuggets are the current NBA World Champions. But did you know that the work they put in off the court might be one of...
Why You Should Talk To Kids About Suicide
Teenagers are experiencing higher levels of stress, which also leads to higher suicide and depression rates. As a parent or trusted adult, it can be difficult to know if a...
Breaking the Stigma: The Hayden Hurst Story
Say it with us: "Don't make permanent decisions on temporary feelings." "Don't make permanent decisions on temporary feelings." "Don't make permanent decisions on temporary feelings." You may or may not...
How playing sports benefits your body…and your brain
Playing sports has many positive effects. That's common knowledge. Below, TED-Ed takes a look at the different health benefits of playing sports, including mental health. The victory of the underdog....
Mental Health First Aid
As mental health issues are being discussed more and unfortunately becoming a "buzzword," many of you are asking "what more can I do?" Mental Health First Aid is a great...
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