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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...

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...

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...

Empowering Youth Mental Health: Joining the Erika’s Lighthouse Professional Community Ambassador Program

In the world of youth mental health, awareness is only the first step. The real work lies in action, education, and community-building. For professionals who are...

Stronger Together: How Strategic Alignments are Revolutionizing School Mental Health

What are S trategic Alignments? Strategic Alignments are purposeful partnerships with organizations that share our commitment to youth wellness. Whether...

How Can 5-Minute Mental Health Breaks Improve Student Focus?

Why Students Need Mental Health Breaks In today’s fast-paced world, students are constantly bombarded with stimuli that can lead to stress,...

LISTEN NOW: How One Free Program is Reaching 1 Million Kids Worldwide with Life-Saving Depression Education

💡 The Free Program Reaching 1 Million Kids Worldwide In a world where youth mental health is an ever-growing crisis, one organization is...

See Your Donation in Action: Introducing the Erika’s Lighthouse Impact Calculator

At Erika’s Lighthouse, we believe that every student deserves good mental health. We also believe that every donor deserves to know exactly how their...

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...

Make-a-Will Month: A Legacy of Hope for Youth Mental Health

August is Make-a-Will Month—a time dedicated to the powerful act of planning for the future. While it may not be a topic we discuss every day, creating a will is...

Erika’s Lighthouse ’23-’24 Program Report

Erika’s Lighthouse releases an annual program report to highlight the impact that our programs have made in schools nationwide with our Level II and Level III...

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...