Created resources to support mental wellbeing

The COVID-19 pandemic intensified the social isolation that was already prevalent in many communities across the US and created an urgent need for new types of supports. PI hosted webinars that shared lessons learned from one population, such as seniors, or one field, such as education, with organizations that work with other populations and in other systems. The webinars were attended by nearly 900 people who exchanged resources for creating social connectedness in a time of physical distancing and preventing youth suicide and trauma in the context of school closures. As the racial justice protests unfolded, we highlighted partner organizations that apply a racial justice lens to strengthening mental health and wellbeing. And we championed initiatives that commit to health justice as essential to mental wellbeing for children, youth, and families of color. PI also developed online skills modules about preventing suicide and trauma during catastrophic events like pandemics and wildfires. This work was supported by the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, Movember, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Photo by sphakos / CC BY 2.0.