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.
For Families
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.
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 passionate about supporting mental health education, there is a unique opportunity to lead this charge: becoming an Erika’s Lighthouse Professional Community Ambassador.
Stronger Together: How Strategic Alignments are Revolutionizing School Mental Health
Learn about our Strategic Alignments. These are purposeful partnerships with organizations that share our commitment to youth wellness. Whether it’s educational associations, healthcare providers, or community-based nonprofits, these programs and resources offer school professionals support, aligned with MTSS, from Tier-1 through Tier-3 interventions.
How Can 5-Minute Mental Health Breaks Improve Student Focus?
Discover how Erika’s Lighthouse RECHARGE program uses 5-minute classroom breaks to reduce student stress, boost focus, and improve overall mental health.
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.
The Power of a Monthly Gift: Your Steady Support Makes A Difference All Year Long
At Erika’s Lighthouse, our mission is driven by a powerful vision: to ensure no young person ever feels alone in their depression. We do this by providing free, evidence-informed mental health programs and resources to middle school and high school communities across the country. This essential work—equipping schools, empowering students, and breaking down the stigma—requires …
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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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Reducing Mental Health Stigma for Students and Children |Â Mental Health Matter: A podcast with LeeAnn Trotter, Katie Conklin, and Candice Florance
Making mental health education a priority in schools isn’t just a good idea; it’s essential. This podcast episode focuses on the effectiveness of Erika’s Lighthouse programs: from classroom education to empowerment clubs, to how to have supportive conversations if you are concerned about a young person in your life.
Building a Foundation of Hope: How Schools Support Student Mental Health
When a child struggles to read, we provide a reading specialist. When a student has a fever, we send them to the school nurse. We instinctively understand that for students to thrive academically, their other needs must be met. But what about their mental health? In the face of a youth mental health crisis, schools …
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