M4MH Blog
The M4MH blog is written by LET Youth associated with SCI and NFSJ, offering honest perspectives on youth, wellness, and mental health. Each blog is written through real experiences of our authors and aim to support other adolescents facing similar challenges. If there is a topic that you are interested in reading about, be sure to comment your thoughts or reach out to us directly because all voices deserve to be heard.
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Finding My Voice
By Constantin de Labarthe It’s not often that you get to connect with a group to make a change. From July 27-31, I had this wonderful opportunity. The Network For Social Justice (NFSJ for short) ran a program for youth of Winchester and Woburn to learn about finding their voice at a young age. I initially wasn’t sure I wanted to join and give up a week of my already semi-packed summer, but overall I gained more than I thought I would. I should first explain how I found this program. I am Constantin, a rising junior at Winchester High…
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Breaking Free from Social Media: How I Reclaimed My Attention Span
Luke Sheldon shares his personal struggle with dopamine addiction due to excessive use of short-form social media like TikTok. He realized it impaired his attention span and focus. To reclaim his concentration, he acknowledges the problem, sets usage limits, replaces quick content with longer forms, practices mindfulness, and focuses on...
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SUNNY MINDS: 3 EASY WAYS TO PRACTICE WELLNESS THIS SUMMER
School’s out so scream and shout because every student’s favorite time of year is here. Summer break means sleeping in, going to the beach, spending time with loved ones, and relaxing from the busy school year. However, it can also mean working, trying to figure out your future plans, and...
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Learning about DEIB from an International Perspective
Eka Santi was the 2024 Community Engagement Exchange (CEE) Fellow for Social Capital Inc. (SCI), one of the joint organizations of the Leaders for an Equitable Tomorrow (LET) program. She closely engaged with the LET team to learn about mental health initiatives in America. In this blog, she explores the...
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Pawsitively Happy: The Healing Power of Furry Friends
Imagine coming home after a long day to an excited dog wagging its tail or a purring cat curling up in your lap—sounds pretty awesome, right? Not only is it cute, but it's also immensely comforting. The bond between humans and animals is super important for our mental well-being, so...
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