Erika's Lighthouse Blog | Family Engagement

School Refusal and Depression: How to Help Your Child Get Back to Class

Key Takeaways Recognize the Signs: Physical complaints like stomach aches or nausea are often external symptoms of internal mental health struggles. Collaborative...

What are the Best Resources for Families Dealing with Youth Depression?

Key Takeaways Recognize the Signs:Learn to identify the difference between everyday feelings and overwhelming mental health challenges like depression. Free Support:

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

💡Key Takeaways In this episode, Vice President of Programs Katie Conklin delves into: Identifying Warning Signs: The specific, marked changes in...

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

💡Key Takeaways Instant Insight: The new Impact Calculator lets you enter a donation amount and frequency to immediately see how many students your gift...

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...

Beyond Donations: Crafting Hope with Erika’s Lighthouse Good Mental Health Toolkits

In a world hungry for connection and purpose, giving back offers an unparalleled sense of fulfillment. While financial contributions are always vital, there’s a...

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...

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...

Family Conversations: “Let’s Talk” During the Holiday Season

The holidays can be a busy and sometimes stressful time for families, especially for children and teens. There are often long days and lots of changes in routine...