Erika's Lighthouse Blog | Classroom Programs

How Can Schools Become “Sources of Strength” for Youth Mental Health?

Key Takeaways Proven Outcomes: Recent data shows 96% of students now believe it is important to seek help for a friend talking about suicide. Integrated Support: True...

The Landscape of School Mental Health Today

💡Key Takeaways Eliminating Financial Barriers: Erika’s Lighthouse provides high-quality, comprehensive depression education and suicide prevention...

Mental Health Literacy in 2026: Building a Sanctuary of Support

Key Takeaways Beyond Awareness: In 2026, mental health literacy means moving from simply knowing about disorders to actively practicing prevention and self-advocacy.

Welcome, ShineLightonDepression.org Visitors! Find All Your Familiar Resources (And More) Here.

💡Key Takeaways You’re in the Right Place: The ShineLightonDepression.org website will sunset at the end of 2025. Visitors are being redirected...

Program Evaluation Surveys and Their Impact

What program evaluations are included in Erika’s Lighthouse Resources?Erika’s Lighthouse classroom education programs each come with the option to utilize...

Enlighten Learning Management System

Erika’s Lighthouse Enlighten Learning Management System is preparing school communities around mental health. We offer a variety of course selections and hope that...

Self-Referral Cards

One of the important aspects of a tier 1 program according to Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS) is that it connects students to support and offers a referral...

Becoming Sources of Strength with Erika’s Lighthouse

Sources of Strength in a School CommunityErika’s Lighthouse offers a variety of free resources that can help educators, families, staff and students serve...

Mental Health Literacy in Schools

Erika’s Lighthouse is a beacon of hope for schools seeking to create inclusive and supportive environments where mental health matters. Mental health literacy is...