Narrating Student Wellbeing through Animation
Student wellbeing is rapidly emerging as a critical area of concern for educators at all levels. Dr. James Mazza, Professor of Education at the University of Washington, and Anne Brown, President and CEO of the Cook Center for Human Connection, discuss the importance of student wellbeing and describe a new animated series called, “My Life […]
‘My Life is Worth Living’ – Cook Center For Human Connection creates mental health YouTube series geared towards teens
By Hailey Barrus SIOUX CITY (KTIV) – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2020, the percentage of mental health-related emergency visits in children, between the ages of 12 to 17 years old increased by 31%, compared to 2019. Suspected suicide attempts and emergency room visits also increased in this age group during […]
Stride, Inc. Addresses Mental Health Challenges Among Nation’s Youth
Ed Tech Leader Initiatives Aim to Help Students, Highlight Contributions of School Counselors February 07, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time HERNDON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A recent U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory urges “a swift and coordinated response” that addresses the growing mental health challenges among our country’s students. Both before and amid the COVID-19 pandemic, school counselors have been […]
Jimmer Fredette works with Cook Center For Human Connection To Deliver A Foundation Grant To Corinth School District
“We are honored to be one of the few schools and first in the state selected for this important program,” said Mark Stratton, superintendent of the Corinth district. By Jana DeCamilla This year, in an effort to further integrate the “Jimmerosity” way, a term coined by the family to express Fredette’s abundant generosity, the Fredette […]
Cook Center for Human Connection Partners with American Federation of Teachers’ Share My Lesson Platform to Offer Student Mental Health Lessons
Parents help to bring suicide prevention program to 2 schools in the Upstate My Life is Worth Living Animated Series and Instructional Resources Available to 1.9 Million Share My Lesson Educators for Free
A Discussion on Mental Health: Episode 1 – Steve Young
By Brigham Young University, A discussion by Steve Young, WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
Watch the First Animated Series About Teen Suicide Prevention
By KAITLYN MCNAB TeenVogue My Life is Worth Living is the first animated web series ever to address teen suicide and suicide prevention. READ THE ARTICLE
Animated Series On Teen Suicide and Mental Health
By Sara M Moniuszko USA TODAY “My Life Is Worth Living” is a new animated series that tackles the topic of teen suicide and other mental challenges. READ THE ARTICLE
Dell Rapids addressing mental health challenges in school
During the pandemic, many have struggled with mental health around the country, and right here in South Dakota. The Dell Rapids School District decided to meet the problem head-on as they partnered with the Cook Center for Human Connection to hold a virtual meeting Wednesday night to better equip teachers and parents with resources. Dell […]
Family Mental Health Night, the COVID impact
The impact of COVID on mental health, as well as free resource for parents, ParentGuidance.org, where people can take free courses to help with their children who are struggling. WATCH THE NEWS STORY
