MAY
Planning your BC2M club conversations, activities, and goals ahead of time is a great way to ensure your club is organized and is able to have far reaching community impacts. Since it can feel daunting looking into the future to arrange what the club will be doing in a month (or even a few months), BC2M is here to help. Check out the curated resources below that have been specially selected for this month.
Mental Health Walk/Run
Host a walk or run in your community for mental health.
Light it Up
Group activity to show we are all affected by mental health struggles.
Whiteboard Activity
Pose a mental health related question on a whiteboard and invite students to answer.
Mental Health Literary Spotlight
Organize a section in your school library to spotlight books focusing on mental health
PSA Campaign
Start a PSA video campaign at your high school.
Mental Health Art Exhibit
Curate a school art exhibit that showcases feelings and thoughts surrounding mental health.
Mental Health Open Mic Night
Hold an open mic event for the school community to help raise awareness about mental health
Mental Health Crisis Resources
Mental Health Language Guide
How to Approach a Mental Health Conversation
Stigma 101 Presentation
This presentation discusses the different types of stigma and how they can be fought against.
Social Media & Mental Health Presentation
Social media is not all bad. Learn about the positive and negative impacts that social media has had on the mental health of Gen Z.
Family & Mental Health Presentation
Initiating conversations about mental health with family members can feel especially difficult. This presentation provides guidance on how to approach these situations.
Personality Disorders Presentation
Learn more about personality, the 10 different personality disorders, and how to best support those living with personality disorders.
Cultural Stigma: East Asian American Presentation
A person’s cultural identity deeply influences their experiences with mental health. Learn more about the unique perspectives of the AAPI community.
Anxiety Disorders Presentation
Anxiety disorders are extremely common. Learn more about signs of different anxiety-related disorders and tips for managing anxiety.
Meditation Moment
Use your Headspace app to dive into relaxing a calm moments.
Mindfulness Pebbles
Mindfulness Pebbles
5 Senses Mindfulness Activity
Quick and easy mindfulness activity to ground and recenter yourself when you feel overwhlemed.
Yoga Lunch Break
Coordinate a lunchtime yoga session.