Key Takeaways
- Daily Action: The Positivity Pledge offers 31 days of simple, positive actions focused on self-care and helping others.
- Schoolwide Impact: Students and teachers can use this campaign to normalize mental health conversations and reduce stigma in their buildings.
- Free Resource: Signing up on the Erika’s Lighthouse Positivity Pledge website provides access to a digital calendar and updates to guide your journey.
What is the Positivity Pledge?
The Positivity Pledge is a schoolwide awareness campaign by Erika’s Lighthouse designed for Mental Health Awareness Month in May. It is a 31-day commitment to establishing good habits for positive mental health through daily actions like exercise, gratitude, and mindfulness.
For students and teachers, it’s a powerful way to move from awareness to action. Instead of just talking about mental health, the pledge provides a structured path to practice it every day.
Why Join the Pledge This May?
Mental health is a vital part of every student’s success. We know that 50% of mental illness occurs before age 14, yet many students don’t know where to turn. By participating in the Positivity Pledge, you are helping to create a “Beacon of Hope” in your school—a place where conversations about emotional well-being are as natural as breathing.
Benefits for Students and Teachers:
- Build Good Habits: The themed weeks and activities help students build good habits for taking care of their mental health.
- Raise Awareness: In addition to good habits for your own mental health, there are many activities and opportinities to promote good mental health to your peers.
- Zero Cost: Like all Erika’s Lighthouse programs, the Positivity Pledge is entirely free for every school, anywhere.
How to Get Involved and Spread the Word
Ready to make a difference? Follow these steps to bring the Positivity Pledge to your classroom or club:
- Sign Up Online: Visit positivitypledge.erikaslighthouse.org to register. This ensures you get the official 31-day calendar and regular updates to help you stay motivated.
- Download the Calendar: Use the digital version or print copies for your hallway, classroom, or locker.
- Share on Social Media: Use the provided templates to share your progress using hashtag #PositivityPledge.
- Engage Your Club: If you have an Empowerment Club, use these activities as your primary Awareness into Action Activities for May to engage the entire student body.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who can participate in the Positivity Pledge? The Positivity Pledge is designed for students in grades 4-12, as well as teachers, school staff, and families. It is inclusive and adaptable for any environment looking to promote an inclusive culture around mental health.
- Is there a cost to join the campaign? No. Erika’s Lighthouse is a non-profit organization that provides all its curriculum and awareness campaign materials—including the Positivity Pledge
- Can I have a print-out of the 31 Day Calendar? Yes, just sign up to take the Positivity Pledge, and you will have one emailed to you about a month before the Positivity Pledge starts.
