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Do you know a student who is committed to supporting wellness and mental health for other young people?
The Joe Burrow Foundation invites Greater Baton Rouge, Greater Cincinnati, and Southeast Ohio students in grades 7–12 to develop and participate in activities commemorating World Teen Mental Wellness Day.
Find more information and apply at joeburrow.org/programs/world-teen-mental-wellness-day.
The Joe Burrow Foundation, bi3, Hopeful Empowered Youth (HEY!), Interact for Health, and the Rain Will Bring Flowers Foundation are inviting students to participate in World Teen Mental Wellness Day at their school.
In support of World Teen Mental Wellness Day, the Joe Burrow Foundation and partner organizations are awarding up to$1,000 per school to promote the day and raise awareness. The deadline to apply is Jan. 24.
The grant can be used by students to plan programs for World Teen Mental Wellness Day. These include wellness initiatives, raising awareness about mental health resources, and inspiring others to engage in self-care.
World Teen Mental Wellness Day, March 2, is observed annually to raise awareness of the mental health issues faced by teenagers, promote mental wellness, and determine solutions.
Each school can submit one application. Plans to promote World Teen Mental Wellness Day should:
Reduce the stigma surrounding mental health challenges and accessing care
Increase awareness about the mental health resources available to students within your school and communities
Encourage students to participate in wellness activities
Some ideas include:
Promote the day on social media
Create gear to wear on World Teen Mental Wellness Day
Raise awareness for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Inspire students to engage in self-care
Set up resource tables on campus
Give students stress balls or other helpful items
Breathing exercises with entire school
Yoga or other physical activities with students