What are some of the most popular Awareness into Action Activities?
Use Awareness Into Action Activities (AAA) to Empower Schools
How schools can promote good mental health year-round
Key categories for promoting good mental health year-round
Schools can promote good mental health year-round by incorporating a mix of Awareness Into Action Activities (AAAs) across five key categories. For a balanced approach, aim to schedule activities from each category at different points throughout the school year — for example, pairing stigma-reduction activities at the start of the year with help-seeking conversations during high-stress periods like exams:
- Reducing stigma (e.g., sharing personal stories, myth-busting campaigns)
- Promoting positivity and good mental health (e.g., gratitude boards, affirmation stations)
- Encouraging help-seeking (e.g., resource referral cards, "How to Ask for Help" posters)
- Educating the community (e.g., parent workshops, staff mental health training)
- Normalizing conversations about mental health (e.g., classroom check-ins, open-door discussion guides)
Popular Awareness Into Action Activities
Three of the most popular AAAs are:
- Beacon of Hope Door Signs
- DIY Stress Balls
- Take a Compliment Poster
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