Mental health is defined by the World Health Organization as “a state of well-being in which an
individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work
productively and is able to make a contribution to his or her community”.1 Mental health
education involves creating an environment that supports mental health, imparting knowledge
about the various factors that contribute to mental well-being and mental illness, and building
essential skills for psychological well-being. It includes educating individuals about the social,
psychological, and biological aspects of mental health development as well as the
social-emotional skills necessary to manage and promote mental health.
Mental health education (MHE) and social-emotional skills development are essential to
children’s mental health and future success as adults. Our program involves education on
important mental health subjects and explicit instruction on skill sets that promote
self-awareness, emotion regulation, social skills, and social responsibility. We provide a
structured MHE course as well as a flexible combination of any of the units listed below
according to your needs. These courses are designed for 10-18 year olds and are conducted in
a group format. Please indicate your interest through the form provided at the top of this page.
Self-Awareness
The journey to mental health begins with recognizing our own thoughts, emotions, values,
strengths, and challenges. Self-awareness is the ability to do exactly that. This unit builds one’s
skill to accurately assess personal strengths and limitations while having a well-grounded sense
of confidence and optimism.
Self-Management
Knowing ourself sets the foundation for building our ability to regulate emotions, thoughts, and
behaviors effectively in different situations. Self-management skills not only allow us to manage
our emotions and behaviors but also to manage our stress and motivate ourselves in order to
effectively achieve our goals.
Social Awareness
A significant component of being mentally healthy requires the ability to function appropriately in
our environment. Social awareness skills include the ability to take the perspective of and
empathize with others from diverse backgrounds and cultures, to understand social and ethical
norms for behavior, and to recognize family, school, and community resources and support.
Relationship Skills
As social beings, our mental health depends largely on our ability to establish and maintain
healthy and rewarding relationships with diverse individuals and groups. This unit teaches
communication skills, conflict resolution, and seeking and offering help when needed.
Responsible Decision-Making
Healthy and responsible individuals form healthy communities. Responsible decision-making is
the ability to make constructive and respectful choices about personal behavior and social
interactions, and it can be instilled throughout childhood.
Mental Disorders
Research indicates that youths are the most vulnerable population to mental health issues, yet
only a small percentage of them seek treatment.2 Education on the signs and treatment of
various mental disorders is aimed at diminishing myths and stigma surrounding mental health
support. This unit includes a brief summary on diagnoses of mental disorders and treatment
options.
How the Brain Works
Having an understanding of how the human brain develops across the lifespan can be helpful to
understanding how the mind works, which in turn aids in self-regulation. This course is an
introduction to the parts of the brain essential for building memories and regulating emotions.
Cognitive Distortions
The human mind is one of the most creative, imaginative, and intelligent minds, and it has
contributed to society’s advancements. On the other hand, when it is unhealthy, it can greatly
impact the health of the individual negatively. This unit expounds on common thinking errors and
effective ways to manage or challenge those distortions.
Wellness Tools for Caregivers
This session is specifically geared towards providing teachers, parents, and other caregivers
with beneficial tools to support children’s mental health and growth. It includes education on
caregivers’ impact on children’s social-emotional development as well as resources for
continued support for the caregivers themselves.
1. World Health Organization. (2018). Mental health: Strengthening our response. Retrieved from https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-strengthening-our-response
2. McGory, P., Bates, T., & Birchwood, M. (2018). Designing youth mental health services for the 21st century: Examples from Australia, Ireland and the UK. The British Journal of Psychiatry, 202(54), 30-35. doi: https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.bp.112.119214
3. Bridgeland, J., Bruce, M., & Hariharan, A. (2013). The Missing Piece: A National Teacher Survey on How Social and Emotional Learning Can Empower Children and Transform Schools. Retrieved from https://casel.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/the-missing-piece.pdf
individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work
productively and is able to make a contribution to his or her community”.1 Mental health
education involves creating an environment that supports mental health, imparting knowledge
about the various factors that contribute to mental well-being and mental illness, and building
essential skills for psychological well-being. It includes educating individuals about the social,
psychological, and biological aspects of mental health development as well as the
social-emotional skills necessary to manage and promote mental health.
Mental health education (MHE) and social-emotional skills development are essential to
children’s mental health and future success as adults. Our program involves education on
important mental health subjects and explicit instruction on skill sets that promote
self-awareness, emotion regulation, social skills, and social responsibility. We provide a
structured MHE course as well as a flexible combination of any of the units listed below
according to your needs. These courses are designed for 10-18 year olds and are conducted in
a group format. Please indicate your interest through the form provided at the top of this page.
Self-Awareness
The journey to mental health begins with recognizing our own thoughts, emotions, values,
strengths, and challenges. Self-awareness is the ability to do exactly that. This unit builds one’s
skill to accurately assess personal strengths and limitations while having a well-grounded sense
of confidence and optimism.
Self-Management
Knowing ourself sets the foundation for building our ability to regulate emotions, thoughts, and
behaviors effectively in different situations. Self-management skills not only allow us to manage
our emotions and behaviors but also to manage our stress and motivate ourselves in order to
effectively achieve our goals.
Social Awareness
A significant component of being mentally healthy requires the ability to function appropriately in
our environment. Social awareness skills include the ability to take the perspective of and
empathize with others from diverse backgrounds and cultures, to understand social and ethical
norms for behavior, and to recognize family, school, and community resources and support.
Relationship Skills
As social beings, our mental health depends largely on our ability to establish and maintain
healthy and rewarding relationships with diverse individuals and groups. This unit teaches
communication skills, conflict resolution, and seeking and offering help when needed.
Responsible Decision-Making
Healthy and responsible individuals form healthy communities. Responsible decision-making is
the ability to make constructive and respectful choices about personal behavior and social
interactions, and it can be instilled throughout childhood.
Mental Disorders
Research indicates that youths are the most vulnerable population to mental health issues, yet
only a small percentage of them seek treatment.2 Education on the signs and treatment of
various mental disorders is aimed at diminishing myths and stigma surrounding mental health
support. This unit includes a brief summary on diagnoses of mental disorders and treatment
options.
How the Brain Works
Having an understanding of how the human brain develops across the lifespan can be helpful to
understanding how the mind works, which in turn aids in self-regulation. This course is an
introduction to the parts of the brain essential for building memories and regulating emotions.
Cognitive Distortions
The human mind is one of the most creative, imaginative, and intelligent minds, and it has
contributed to society’s advancements. On the other hand, when it is unhealthy, it can greatly
impact the health of the individual negatively. This unit expounds on common thinking errors and
effective ways to manage or challenge those distortions.
Wellness Tools for Caregivers
This session is specifically geared towards providing teachers, parents, and other caregivers
with beneficial tools to support children’s mental health and growth. It includes education on
caregivers’ impact on children’s social-emotional development as well as resources for
continued support for the caregivers themselves.
1. World Health Organization. (2018). Mental health: Strengthening our response. Retrieved from https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-strengthening-our-response
2. McGory, P., Bates, T., & Birchwood, M. (2018). Designing youth mental health services for the 21st century: Examples from Australia, Ireland and the UK. The British Journal of Psychiatry, 202(54), 30-35. doi: https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.bp.112.119214
3. Bridgeland, J., Bruce, M., & Hariharan, A. (2013). The Missing Piece: A National Teacher Survey on How Social and Emotional Learning Can Empower Children and Transform Schools. Retrieved from https://casel.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/the-missing-piece.pdf