“Be nice to yourself. Be kind to yourself. Try to see yourself through a lens that isn’t your own. And compliment other people! But most importantly, compliment yourself." - Gabbie Hanna (
@thegabbieshow
), talking to her younger self about eating disorder and body dysmorphia.
“My advice to you is you are not alone. Do not feel ashamed for being this way. You are not crazy. The power of social media can be used for good.” -
@ChloeBennet
talking to her younger self about anxiety and depression.
#MyYoungerSelf
We are grateful to
@TheAJMendez
for her willingness to open up about her experience with bipolar disorder.
#MyYoungerSelf
is an anti-stigma campaign by the Child Mind Institute
"If you're going through a rough time right now and you really need somebody to speak to, especially during this pandemic, I would highly suggest a therapist, working out, meditating, talking to friends, painting, riding a bike, or even going for a walk." -
@BebeRexha
“Mental health conditions can be scary & intimidating, but I choose to believe that they just mean that we're able to see the world in more beautiful more vibrant colors & getting treatment is a way to learn how to paint with those colors." -
@TheAJMendez
#MyYoungerSelf
“I felt very alone and weird. It wasn't til I got older that I realized that I was one of many, and there were so many people that had overcome what I was going through.” -
@BrittanySnow
#MyYoungerSelf
This week
#BillHader
’s
#MyYoungerSelf
video went viral on Reddit and Twitter. Yesterday while appearing on
@TheDailyShow
to promote
#ITChapter2
, Bill talked about why he decided to talk about his anxiety and what helps him manage it.
Hear how Emma Stone is coping with her anxiety during
#Covid19
, while using the opportunity to discover new authors. Head to for comprehensive mental health resources for families.
#WeThriveInside
Deep breathing is so important. Whenever I'm feeling a slight bit of anxiety, I just have to get fresh air. As soon as I do breathing exercises, I feel so much better. - Perrie Edwards |
#WeThriveInside
“I'd take a moment and pause and allow myself to realize that I can do and accomplish anything I wanted to, with Tourette’s Syndrome, because or in spite of it.” -
@timhowardgk
.
#MyYoungerSelf
“If you forget your mom's birthday, feel embarrassed about that. If you are prone to gossiping, feel ashamed about that. But never feel embarrassed or ashamed about the uniqueness that is you" -
@imkristenbell
, who has anxiety & depression.
#MyYoungerSelf
We are grateful to
@TheAJMendez
for her willingness to open up about her experience with bipolar disorder.
#MyYoungerSelfanti
is an anti-stigma campaign by the Child Mind Institute
We are grateful to
@nicolescherzy
for her willingness to open up about her childhood experience with body dysmorphia and eating disorders.
#MyYoungerSelf
Join acclaimed violinist
@LindseyStirling
, who has struggled w/ anorexia, & president of
@ChildMindDotOrg
, Dr. Koplewicz, for a conversation about that will be helpful to adolescents, parents & educators about eating disorders & recovery.
Congratulations to actor, producer and outspoken mental health advocate, Bill Hader who receives our 'Champion' Change Maker 2020 award.
Bill recorded a now viral video for us in in 2019, in which he described how he copes with anxiety:
#ChangeMakerAwards
“When we ignore mental health, we lose our children” - Emma Stone.
Together, we can be there for every kid who needs mental health support. $250 helps us deliver vital treatment to a child in an underserved school. Because no child should go without the care they need.
"Speak your truth, live life out in the open, and don't live life in the shadows." -
@KevinLove
talking to his younger self about anxiety
#MyYoungerSelf
"I try to incorporate any form of movement into my daily routine, whether that's power walking, dancing, or my favorite, taking my dog for a long walk." -
@MonicaSeles10s
|
#WeThriveInside
Visit for comprehensive mental health resources for families.
We are grateful to
@missmayim
for her continuing openness about her childhood experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder and her commitment to ending the stigma of mental health.
#MyYoungerSelf
Congratulations to Child Mind Institute Board Member Emma Stone for winning the Best Actress Academy Award for her brilliant performance in 'Poor Things'!
Just prior to winning her first Oscar in 2017, Emma recorded a wonderful video for our May Mental Health Campaign. She would
“There are a lot of people who are just as scared and anxious as you and they are living their lives and making the most of it.” - Mara Wilson, talking to her younger self about OCD, depression, and anxiety.
#MyYoungerSelf
"It's okay to take the afternoon. I'm trying to be easy on myself. Please be easy on yourself." -
@ZoeyDeutch
advice for looking after your mental health during Covid-19 and beyond.
“Essentially, you're an unfinished product, and being an adult is just so much better. I know people say it gets better — but it really does.” -
@JimGaffigan
talking to his younger self about dyslexia.
#MyYoungerSelf
We are grateful to
@heathermatarazz
for her willingness to open up about her childhood experience with depression and suicidal ideation.
#MyYoungerSelf
"Use this time to be creative. All the things that you've ever dreamed, all the brilliant ideas you've ever had, put your pen to the paper and be creative." -
@NicoleScherzy
|
#WeThrieveInside
“As you challenge yourself, you'll get more comfortable, and you'll be able to take bigger steps to challenge yourself. That transition to becoming maybe a little bit more social will be natural.” -
@mikaelashiffrin
talking to her younger self about anxiety.
#MyYoungerSelf
“I can recognize signs of depression in my younger self — my mom had to pick me up from school because I was crying so much & I didn’t know why. You can get through it — I did. And we can do it together.”
-
@PattiMurin
talking to her younger self about depression.
#MyYoungerSelf
"Just having that conversation and putting a label on it helped me understand that it’s something that everybody struggles with to some degree.” -
@oliviaculpo
talking to her younger self about anxiety.
#MyYoungerSelf
.
@kevinlove
shares what he is doing to take care of his mental health during Covid-19.
Head to for comprehensive mental health resources for families.
“In school, I felt like a loser every day, but you know what feeling like a loser did for me? I have great empathy. I can never look down at anyone who's struggling with anything.” -
@barbaracorcoran
talking to her younger self about Dyslexia.
#MyYoungerSelf
This
#RAKWeek2018
, we express our gratitude to our partner
@ChildMindDotOrg
for the incredible work they do every day. Connect with them today to find out how you can help.
“Just because you're somewhere doesn't mean you have to stay there, whether it's mentally or emotionally. We can change.” -
@lindseystirling
, who struggled with depression and an eating disorder.
#MyYoungerSelf
.
@NBA
league commissioner Adam Silver presents
@kevinlove
with the Champion Change Maker Award.
So well deserved Kevin. Congratulations for speaking up about dealing with anxiety, depression and panic attacks.
#ChangeMakerAward
"I have made my virtual visits with my therapist a priority. I think keeping your routine the same as much as you can is really important." -
@ginger_zee
|
#wethriveInside
"Grief has become even more universal during this awful year and more people than you realize might be going through exactly what you're going through. Don't isolate & stay in your head, reach out to your loved ones and friends. Find a support group online. Talk to a therapist."
"There's no reason to be ashamed of asking for help. The bravery, humility and honesty of sharing your struggles with others is nothing but a sign of maturity." -
@highway_30
talking to his younger self about anxiety.
#MyYoungerSelf
“You learn the tools to deal with it, whether it's breathing or learning or some kind of meditation, or just learning what the root of it might be” -
@markronson
, talking to his younger self about panic disorder.
#MyYoungerSelf
Thank you to our friends at Tony-award winning Broadway show
@DearEvanHansen
who are donating proceeds from the sale of this limited-edition canvas tote bag to the Child Mind Institute.
We're delighted to announce Emma Stone will join the Child Mind Institute’s Board of Directors.
Emma has played a critical role in raising awareness of mental health disorders and helping to decrease stigma by candidly sharing her own battle with anxiety.
“It's so important to get kids into things like band, theater, woodworking, metalworking, robotics, things where there's a shared interest with other students.” - Temple Grandin, talking to her younger self about having autism.
When kids are overwhelmed by feelings, the emotional side of the brain isn’t communicating with the rational side. It’s not effective to try to reason with a child, you need to wait until a child’s rational faculties are back “online.”
“We're humans, we all have emotions. Whether it's happy, sad, frustrated, angry, excited, silly, it's okay to have those emotions, but it's not okay to isolate.” - Allison Schmitt (
@arschmitty
), eight-time Olympic medalist, talking to her younger self about depression.
“If you use your voice and speak up, then you can get help — from a teacher, a friend, a parent, a hotline, a website. Speak up. You deserve to be heard.” -
@ZoeSaldana
talking to her younger self about dyslexia and ADHD.
#MyYoungerSelf
“My advice to you is you are not alone. Do not feel ashamed for being this way. You are not crazy. The power of social media can be used for good.”
-
@ChloeBennet
talking to her younger self about anxiety and depression.
#MyYoungerSelf
Today we are releasing our 2018
#ChildrensMentalHealthReport
, which looks at just how widespread child and adolescent anxiety disorders are, how they develop, the risks of untreated anxiety and effective treatments.
We need more stories about how it’s OK to hurt, it’s OK to be honest about it, it’s OK to ask for help. Stories that show there aren’t quick fixes. - Dr. Harold S. Koplewicz, president and medical director of the Child Mind Institute
“I'd take a moment and pause and allow myself to realize that I can do and accomplish anything I wanted to, with Tourette’s Syndrome, because or in spite of it.” -
@timhowardgk
.
#MyYoungerSelf
It's currently National Suicide Prevention Month, and if there is one thing you learn this September, it's this: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗹, 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺.
Parents sometimes worry that asking about
How Schools Can Support Neurodiverse Students
Neurodiversity refers to the idea that a kid’s brain functions differently from those of neurotypical children. And it comes in many forms, such as learning disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, or sensory processing issues.
"I've been through a lot of challenging times, and the only thing I know for sure is once you're through them, you can't even remember what you were worried about, so take a breath." -
@BarbaraCorcoran
|
#WeThrieveInside
Congratulations
@GavinNewsom
, Lt. Gov. of California, recipient of the the Champion Award for pursuing a bold agenda that prioritizes prevention and early identification for mental health disorders.
#ChangeMakerAwards
Sometimes anxiety is easy to identify - too nervous to read aloud or make a presentation in class. Other times anxiety can look like something else entirely - an upset stomach, disruptive or angry classroom behavior, ADHD or even a learning disorder.
When kids are overwhelmed by feelings, the emotional side of the brain isn’t communicating with the rational side. It’s not effective to try to reason with a child, you need to wait until a child’s rational faculties are back “online.”
Olympic silver medalist and member of the United States women's national gymnastics team,
@ChilesJordan
, shares mental health advice she wishes she knew as a young athlete. Hear her strategies for building a support system, advocating for your mental health, and using your inner
“Never, never, never forget the power of your voice, and how healing it can be, just to open up, and to share.” - Chamique Holdsclaw (
@chold1
), former
@WNBA
player, talking to her younger self about depression.
#MyYoungerSelf
“There is no part of you that you should be ashamed of. You are exactly who you're supposed to be. And the only person qualified to even be you…is you.” -
@sarahksilverman
, with a powerful message to her younger self about depression.
#MyYoungerSelf
“I had this notion when I was younger that if something didn't work once, that nothing would ever work. And I wish I could have told my younger self that something will work.” -
@MissMayim
, talking to her younger self about depression.
#MyYoungerSelf
“Seeking help and receiving that help truly not only saved my life, but it afforded me the opportunity to do what I love doing today.”
-
@JoshGad
, talking to his younger self about anxiety.
#MyYoungerSelf
"Kids with social anxiety disorder aren’t just nervous when they’re at parties or giving a speech in class. It’s being terrified of how people are going to perceive you,"
“There is no part of you that you should be ashamed of. You are exactly who you're supposed to be. And the only person qualified to even be you…is you.” -
@sarahksilverman
, with a powerful message to her younger self about depression.
#MyYoungerSelf
“The advice I'd give to any young people struggling with anxiety would be to articulate it. Say it out loud, share it. For a long time, I didn't want to articulate how I was feeling. And once I did, I really robbed a lot of the power from it.” -
@boburnham
.
#MyYoungerSelf