Ganel-Lyn Condie has received the Influencer for Good Award
Ganel-Lyn Condie has received the Influencer for Good Award for her ongoing work that positively impacts communities and families. Ganel-Lyn is a motivational speaker and author of more than a dozen books. Her messages center on faith, family, and principles...
Calm Room Grant Awards
Calm Room Grant AwardsCook Center Awards Grants to Calm Rooms in 16 States and 24 DistrictsWe have awarded grants to the following schools. We are excited to support them as they implement resources and solutions to support the mental health of their students. School...
Cook Center Leads the National Conversation About Mental Health Among School Administrators
The Cook Center for Human Connection hosted school leaders from across the country to a mental health summit in Pleasant Grove, Utah. The summit was co-sponsored by AASA, the School Superintendents Association, the Jed Foundation, and the Huntsman Mental Health...
Cook Center to Give $100K for Calm Rooms in Schools
Supporting youth mental health is one of the leading topics in today's schools. The Cook Center for Human Connection will award grants totalling $100,000 to 20 schools across the country this year. “We want to do anything we can to support schools’ efforts in...
Influencer for Good
The Cook Center for Human Connection has given its first Influencer for Good Award to Ashley Rose Reeves for her ongoing work that positively impacts communities and families. Ashley is best known on social media for her brand of positive body image and...
Animated Series My Life Is Worth Living Launches New Episodes Addressing Bullying and Teen Mental Health
In honor of National Bullying Prevention Month this month, The Cook Center for Human Connection and Wonder Media have released new, timely episodes of My Life is Worth Living™, the first animated series dedicated to teen mental health. The new story arc centers on...
Your Mental Health Resource- In Spanish
Ayuda En Español By Dakota News Now staff Lifeline ofrece 24/7, servicios gratuitos en español, y no es necesario hablar inglés si usted necesita ayuda Read More
Need advice for supporting your child’s mental health? These resources can help
If you can tell your child is struggling with their mental health, how do you bring it up in a way that’s helpful and not going to push them further away? It can feel like a delicate situation to navigate, so equipping yourself with the right resources to start the...
Did you know, the highest cause of death for people ages 10-34 is by suicide
by: Nicea DeGering, Chelsea Perkins The Cook Center for Human Connection was founded two years ago to support youth mental health and suicide prevention and reduce the barriers that keep families from getting the help they need. One of their...
“My Life Is Worth Living” starts conversations for students, school districts
By Dakota News Now staff DELL RAPIDS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Talking through issues is a big part of finding a solution. That holds true for kids and adults which is why counselors from the Dell Rapids School District are joining other school leaders in...
Cook Center for Human Connection and Bend Not Break Foundation Suicide Prevention Concert!
Schedule Sat May 07 2022 at 06:00 pmUTC-07:00 Location Maverik Center | West Valley City, UT COOK CENTER FOR HUMAN CONNECTION AND BEND NOT BREAK FOUNDATION PRESENTSTHE SUICIDE PREVENTION MEGA CONCERT FEATURING ALEX BOYE. America's Got Talent Alumni Alex Boyé, known...
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...
‘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...
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...
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...
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 READ THE ARTICLE
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...
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
Suicide Prevention Resources for Schools
There’s an epidemic of suicide out there. To coin a phrase, COVID and winter ain’t helping, but there are plenty of resources for educators in K-12 to help their students get through this. READ MORE
A Bold Plan to Enhance Mental and Behavioral Health
Intermountain Healthcare and Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital are launching a bold plan to enhance mental and behavioral health services for children and teens in crisis throughout the Intermountain West. This effort has inspired an extraordinary $10 million...
Parents Help to Bring Suicide Prevention Program to 2 Schools in the Upstate
By Nolan Blair, Reporter Christoper’s Hope Foundation raises the funds to help establish Hope Squads in South Carolina schools READ THE ARTICLE
DoTERRA co-founders and BYU alumni donate to Utah suicide prevention campaign
By Alicia Matsuura -October 24, 2019 The Daily Universe shares why BYU alumni, Greg and Julie Cook, are eager to support the Utah suicide prevention campaign. READ THE ARTICLE
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