School Refusal and Depression: How to Help Your Child Get Back to Class
Is your child refusing to go to school? Learn how depression-related school refusal works and discover practical steps for families and schools to help.
Family Engagement
How Can I Tell if My Teen is Depressed or Just Being a Teen?
Learn to identify the signs and symptoms of adolescent depression and discover how Erika’s Lighthouse supports families with free, evidence-based resources.
What are the Best Resources for Families Dealing with Youth Depression?
Discover how Erika’s Lighthouse helps families navigate youth mental health through our free, peer-led Family Workbook Series and expert guidance.
How Can Schools Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month in May?
Join the Positivity Pledge by Erika’s Lighthouse! Discover a 31-day mental health calendar for students and teachers to promote wellness in schools this May.
See Your Donation in Action: Introducing the Erika’s Lighthouse Impact Calculator
Curious about your donation’s power? Use the new Erika’s Lighthouse Impact Calculator to instantly see how many students you can empower with mental health skills.
LISTEN NOW: How One Free Program is Reaching 1 Million Kids Worldwide with Life-Saving Depression Education
In this episode, Katie Conklin joins the Raising Resilient Kids podcast to explore how the Erika’s Lighthouse programs are reaching students across the globe – from California classrooms to schools in Madagascar – with tools that are proven to increase help-seeking behavior, knowledge, and coping strategies.
Welcome, ShineLightonDepression.org Visitors! Find All Your Familiar Resources (And More) Here.
ShineLightonDepression.org is shutting down, but the curriculum you know and trust is right here. Welcome to Erika’s Lighthouse, the direct source for your free programs.
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 deeply rewarding way to support Erika’s Lighthouse: by volunteering to create Good Mental Health Toolkits. This isn’t just about assembling materials; it’s about actively building the tools that empower schools, educate …
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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 classroom education. The Program Report for the 2023-2024 school year also recognizes Erika’s Lighthouse’s 20th Anniversary and takes a look at how our programs have changed over the course …
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 defined as an understanding of common mental health disorders, how to maintain positive mental health, increase help-seeking, and reduce stigma. When schools prioritize and adopt programs that teach mental health literacy, …
