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How Can Schools Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month in May?

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

W elcome to the Source If you were trying to visit ShineLightonDepression.org, you’ve landed in the right place. While that website will shut down at the...

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...

Spreading Kindness with Erika’s Lighthouse Compliment Poster

Erika’s Lighthouse is a non-profit organization that provides mental health education and resources to schools and communities. One of their many resources is the...

Resource Highlight: Help Seeking Worksheet

When you’re struggling with mental health challenges, it can be tough to know where to turn for help. You may feel like you’re all alone, or that you don’t deserve...