Girl Scouts is Good For Your Mental Health
It's true! Data says that compared to non-Girl Scouts, Girl Scouts are more likely to develop a strong sense of self and develop healthy relationships. Additionally, 73% of Girl Scouts surveyed strongly agree with the statement: "I have a great future ahead of me.", compared to only 64% of non-Girl Scouts. Keep scrolling to find specific resources that support Girl Scouts in their journey towards mental wellness!
Mental Wellness Patches for Juniors - Ambassadors
Resilient. Ready. Strong. Patch Program
FREE Patch opportunity May 2024! 
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
GSCB is excited to provide Youth Mental Health First Aid Training for our Volunteers and Adult Members. We invite you to participate in Blended Youth Mental Health First Aid Training which consists of a 2-hour self paced online course and 5.5 hours of instructor-led training.
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18.
What Mental Health First Aid Covers:
- Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in
this age group, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and more. - Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.
- How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis.
- How to connect the youth with help.
This course is valued at $170/learner. Thanks to a generous donation, learners may attend at no charge.
Pre-work and live virtual session information will be sent one week prior to the training.
Upcoming Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainings:
April 23 - 24, 2024
May 1 - 2, 2024
May 18, 2024
GSCB Activities that Promote Mental Wellness
Special Limited Time Opportunity!
Girl Scouts is Good for Your Mental Health Sticker
GSCB Girl Scouts who do something good for their mental health during the month of May 2024 and share a photo and/or submit a blurb about why Girl Scouts is good for their mental health, will receive a FREE "Girl Scouts is good for your mental health" sticker!
*Limited quantity of stickers available. Requests will be fulfilled on a first-come, first-serve basis and will only be available while supplies last.
