Laurie Santos the psychology professor behind Yale University’s most popular course, recently launched a free six-week version of the class aimed at teenagers, called “The Science of Well-Being for Teens.” It was developed to address rising rates of anxiety, depression and suicide rates for kids between ninth and 12th grade. Click here to read more.
Navigating emotions is rarely easy. Read this guide for some ideas that could be helpful for you! Click here to read more.
"Spending time in “blue spaces” — such as beaches, rivers, and lakes — as a child can have significant and lasting benefits for wellbeing throughout life, according to a new study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology. When exposed to blue spaces in childhood, people are more likely to revisit bodies of water in adulthood [...]
The mental health crisis is an ongoing pandemic that we are dealing with nationwide. Click here to read more.
The Phoenix City Council unanimously approved allocating $9 million of American Rescue Plan Act funding to expand mental health resources. Click here to read more.
We are living in unprecedented times. Many are feeling anxious and alone. These times may be especially trying for someone with a mental health condition. Please remember to check in on each other and spread messages of hope. At JEM, we are worried that we aren’t speaking enough about the importance of mental health during [...]
