Blogs
How Can I Tell if My Teen is Depressed or Just Being a Teen?
Understanding Adolescent Depression Adolescence is a period of significant physical and emotional change, which can sometimes make it difficult to distinguish between...
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The Ripple Effect: How Your Stories Power Youth Mental Health
A Shared Mission for Every Student At Erika’s Lighthouse, we sit at the intersection of professional educators and passionate supporters. While our donors provide the fuel,...
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Turn Your Next Race into a Mission: Perks of Joining Team Resilience DIY
Your Race, Your Pace, Your Impact Are you training for an Ironman, a triathlon, or a local marathon? With Team Resilience DIY, you don't have to wait for a "signature" race...
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School Refusal and Depression: How to Help Your Child Get Back to Class
Understanding the Root of School Refusal It is not uncommon for a child or teen with depression to avoid or refuse to go to school. This behavior can be disruptive...
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How Can Schools Become “Sources of Strength” for Youth Mental Health?
Building a Culture of Care in Your School Community Every student deserves good mental health, but achieving this requires more than just a single lesson—it requires a...
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Illuminating Hope: Why It’s Time to Shine A Light on Depression
Depression thrives in the shadows. It grows in silence, isolation, and the feeling that no one else understands. But at Erika’s Lighthouse, we believe that no young...
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The Landscape of School Mental Health Today
The current landscape of school-based mental health services is facing a “perfect storm.” While student needs are rising, schools are battling...
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What are the Best Resources for Families Dealing with Youth Depression?
Understanding Your Child’s Mental Health Journey Addressing youth mental health is a priority for every parent, yet many families feel overwhelmed by where to start....
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Empowering Peers: Boost Self-Esteem and Shine a Light this February
Why Student Self-Esteem Matters in Mental Health Students often feel invisible when struggling with their mental health. Low self-esteem frequently acts as a silent...
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Impact 2030: Why Investing in Mental Health Literacy is the Future of Education
How is Impact 2030 Transforming Youth Mental Health? The youth mental health crisis is one of the most pressing challenges of our time, with 50% of mental illnesses...
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Beacons of Hope: Lighting the Way for Youth Mental Health
We are thrilled to announce that Beacons of Hope has officially launched! You are invited to join an exclusive community of philanthropic leaders dedicated to...
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Mental Health Literacy in 2026: Building a Sanctuary of Support
The Evolution of Mental Health Literacy It is 2026, and the definition of a “mentally healthy school” has deepened. While we once focused heavily on simply identifying...
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