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 conversation can help. Founder of […]
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 initiatives is called ParentGuidance.org and is a FREE resource of therapist-developed and led courses that offer parents help when needing to […]
“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 recommending the short animated series from “My Life Is Worth […]
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 for his dynamic African-infused music that has gained over 1 billion views on YouTube […]
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