January 20, 2023 | Vol. 32 |
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At we all start off this new year together and I reflect on the past few months, I am so incredibly humbled by the kindness and generosity in all our communities. A growing number of schools, foundations, individuals, and volunteers have offered their support to help us bring our excellent and often life-changing programs to school students and their families. Thank you for your generosity of spirit, and thank you for caring about the mental and emotional well-being of our young people. Together, we truly are changing lives.
Happy New Year!
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Trish Larsen
Executive Director
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Phillies Charities honors Minding Your Mind |
In recognition of our work in the Philadelphia community and our ongoing partnership with the Phillies in producing Strike Out the Stigma events, Minding Your Mind received a $25,000 grant from Phillies Charities, Inc. The letter announcing the grant stated, "During the 2022 baseball season, Phillies fan, player, and employee support of fundraisers contributed largely to a grant fund, which enabled grants to dozens of nonprofit organizations. We hope this donation makes a difference in the meaningful work you are already doing for our community."
"We are proud to be a part of what the Phillies have accomplished with community outreach involving conversations around mental health and wellness," says Trish Larsen, executive director for Minding Your Mind. "Strike Out the Stigma is a first-of-its-kind initiative by a Philadelphia professional sports team, and we look forward to being involved in this important community program for years to come."
Review the topics and watch the panel discussions from the 2022 Strike Out the Stigma season. Strike Out the Stigma
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New Partnerships boost Minding Your Mind
in Florida and California
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Minding Your Mind is excited to partner with the BRAVE program of Flagler Health in Florida. "Our organizations share a common goal of removing the stigma around mental health and encouraging help-seeking behavior," shares Guy Iacono, MYM's Florida regional director. "BRAVE does a fantastic job of connecting individuals and families with local support, so our partnership seemed truly natural. We look forward to collaborating with BRAVE and continuing to grow in Florida." The BRAVE program seeks to break down the stigma associated with seeking assistance for mental health. The first program of this partnership is the BRAVE Summit 2023 for high school students across Florida. Learn more & register
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Directing Change is part of California's statewide efforts to prevent suicide, reduce stigma and discrimination related to mental illness, and to promote the mental health and wellness of students. The mission is to educate young people about critical health topics through the medium of film, and promote social justice by changing conversations in schools and communities. "Collaborating with Directing Change is a wonderful and unique opportunity for us to introduce Minding Your Mind programs to more students throughout California," says Morgan Hannaleck, MYM's California regional director. " Changing Minds: Stories Over Stigma is all about empowering young people to share their stories, it's perfect synergy." Learn more about resources available.
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SAVE THE DATE!
A Celebration of Life: Philadelphia 2023
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Minding Your Mind's Philadelphia Young Professionals Board is excited to announce the date for the 6th Annual A Celebration of Life: Philadelphia — on May 4, 2023 we will gather with our friends and supporters at the Ballroom at the Ben, to remember the lives of those we have lost and continue to celebrate their lives. All funds raised will go to support mental health education programs in the greater Philadelphia area. Stay in touch for information on sponsorships, tickets, and all the fun! In the meanwhile, revisit last year's event here.
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Minding Your Mind selected as a Charity Partner for 2023 marathon |
We are honored to have again been selected as a Charity Partner for the TCS New York City Marathon. The 2023 event is scheduled for November 5 and Minding Your Mind has been alloted ten guaranteed entries. If you are interested in running for Minding Your Mind, willing to raise a minimum of $3,500, and are dedicated to our mission, please apply here. Deadline for applications is Sunday, February 5.
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MYM Clinicians in the press: Linda Price quoted inThe Washington Post, Jenna DiLossi in Forbes Health...Read more
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Christmas Classic raises $1,200 for Minding Your Mind programs in New Jersey...Read more
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We continue to develop in Chicagoland, with 41 presentations scheduled in 11 different schools, and receiving more requests every day. Interested in a program for your school or community? Contact us
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Student Mental Health Crisis
"Not long after the pandemic started, researchers began to document declines in child and adolescent mental health...Hospital emergency room visits spiked for suspected suicide attempts among girls ages 12 to 17, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. From February to March 2021, the number jumped by 51 percent compared with the same period during 2019. For boys, the increase was 4 percent. Early research from MIT suggested the suicide rate for people aged 10 to 19 increased in 2020, compared with before the pandemic. In other research, the CDC found nearly 45 percent of high school students were so persistently sad or hopeless in 2021 they were unable to engage in regular activities. Almost 1 in 5 seriously considered suicide...A substantially larger percentage of gay, lesbian, bisexual, other and questioning students reported a suicide attempt." Read the full article
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