Mental health club activities

Activities have the power to engage mental health clients in groups where they learn knowledge and skills to cope with the challenges they face. Use these activities to make your groups fun.

Practicing conscious breathing helps when you feel anxious and overwhelmed. A mindful breathing stick can help guide young kids develop breathing techniques.

Today kicks off Mental Health Awareness Week here at Penn State. Throughout the week several student associations will be hosting activities at the HUB including relaxation rooms, body image workshops, and even a TED talk by Kevin Breel. The purpose of this week is to create a dialog about mental health and to create an awareness here on campus.

A few weeks ago I was preparing professional development for first and second year teachers in my school district. New teachers not only ne...

No matter your counseling theory of choice, reality is that you need "stuff" to counsel elementary students. Most of our sessions aren't just sitting and

The website Teachers Pay Teachers is offering a resource developed by Erin Castillo that helps teachers check in with the mental health of their students.

Looking for engaging ways to support mental health? Discover art therapy, mindfulness exercises, and relaxing hobbies that bring joy and peace. 🧘‍♀️💖 Whether it’s painting, journaling, or crafting, these activities can enhance well-being and foster a sense of calm. 🌈🖌️ #MentalHealthMatters #Mindfulness #WellnessJourney #SelfCare

One of my favorite self-portrait interventions is what I like to call the Inside Out/Outside In self-portrait. The point of the exercise is for clients to draw and/or write about themselves (their …