Teen Mental Health Month Launches, Uniting Partners in a Mission to Support Teen’s Mental Health and Well-Being
Katie Grana
Director of Programming
katiegrana@thisismybrave.org
(314) 606-3670
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 08/01/2023
LEESBURG, VA: This Is My Brave, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to ending the stigma surrounding mental health, announced its inaugural campaign to declare the month of August as Teen Mental Health Month. Launching in August 2023, the campaign aims to educate, support, and empower teens by providing resources, events, and initiatives focused on mental health and wellbeing.
Nonprofit and for-profit organizations, businesses, government entities, schools, individuals, and more are invited to join This Is My Brave, Inc. in a concerted effort to address and fulfill the recommendations stated in the U.S. Surgeon General’s 2021 Youth Mental Health Advisory. Teen Mental Health Month brings together a coalition of partners and organizations committed to prioritizing the mental well-being of young individuals. By joining forces, This Is My Brave and its partners aim to create a supportive environment where teenagers can thrive emotionally and mentally.
“We are excited to kick-start Teen Mental Health Month this August. Our collaboration with esteemed partners demonstrates our collective commitment to empowering teens and ensuring they have the support and resources they need to navigate life’s challenges,” said Natasha West, Marketing Director at This Is My Brave.
Partners Joining the Movement:
This Is My Brave is honored to collaborate with the following partner organizations:
- Acton-Boxborough United Way
- Angels on the Battlefield
- Association for Behavioral Health and Wellness (ABHW)
- The Confess Project of America
- Cope Notes
- Erika’s Lighthouse
- Jana Marie Foundation
- The Liv Project
- Mental Health America (MHA)
- Mentis Napa
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association (NAAPIMHA)
- National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)
- National Federation of Families
- Oak Lawn / Camp Mariposa South Bend
- Oddball Foundation
- Orthorexia Bites
- Our Minds Matter
- Robbie’s Hope
- The Rock for Life Foundation, Inc.
- Ryan Bartel Foundation
- Seagull’s Cycles
- SHINE Napa Valley
- Stamp Out Stigma
- Tampa Bay Thrives
- Your Hope Center
- YWCA North Central Indiana
Throughout August, Teen Mental Health Month will feature a series of events, resources, and engaging social media posts, all aimed at equipping teens, parents, educators, and communities with the tools and knowledge to prioritize mental health.
“Teen Mental Health Month is more than just a campaign; it’s a movement for positive change. Together with our partners, we are committed to fostering an environment where young individuals can embrace and prioritize their mental well-being,” added Natasha West.
This Is My Brave encourages individuals, schools, and communities to participate in the campaign, share resources, and engage in open conversations about mental health using the hashtag #tmhm2023.
The time to act is now. This Is My Brave is openly welcoming all organizations, businesses, young people, leaders, schools, family members, caregivers, healthcare providers, funders, researchers, and U.S. federal, state, local, and tribal governments to partner in this campaign.
To join the movement, visit https://thisismybrave.org/tmhm/.
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About This Is My Brave
This Is My Brave debuted its first-ever live show in May 2014 in Arlington, VA, at the Spectrum Theatre to a sold-out crowd of nearly 400. Over the past eight years, the nonprofit organization has hosted 82 performances across the United States and Australia. This Is My Brave has been featured in The Washington Post, O, The Oprah Magazine, Stage-Directions Magazine, and the TODAY Show’s Mind Matters with Carson Daly.
Resources
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