Be Strong News & Updates

Be Strong Addresses CDC Troubling Findings
Newly released CDC youth stats reflect nearly 60 percent of teenage girls persistently feel sad and hopeless, while 35 percent made a suicide plan.

January 2023 Student of the Month: Ohio Student Leader Emily
Meet Student State Representative Emily, Be Strong’s January 2023 Student of the Month!

December 2022 Student of the Month: Illinois Student Leader Kayla
Meet Student State Representative Kayla, Be Strong’s December 2022 Student of the Month!

October 2022 Student of the Month: Georgia Student Leader Nishanth
Meet Student State Representative Nishanth, Be Strong’s October 2022 Student of the Month!

‘Student Debt Smarter’ Partners with ‘Be Strong’ to Empower Students in Navigating their Higher Education Choices
Student Debt Smarter offers a free, online calculator to help students make informed borrowing decisions as they begin their higher education journeys.

How We’re Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Health Issues
Shame and shunning make mental illness worse. But new studies suggest that attitudes are changing for the better—and that’s largely due to young people.

Over 80% Of U.S. Workers Seek Employers Who Care About Their Mental Health
Many employees feel their mental well-being isn’t prioritized at work. New findings suggest the mindset of American workers may be shifting.

August 2022 Student of the Month: Pennsylvania Student Leader Britney
Meet Student State Representative Britney, Be Strong’s July 2022 Student of the Month!

May 2022 Student of the Month: Massachusetts Student Leader Myazaria
Meet Student State Representative Myazaria, Be Strong’s May 2022 Student of the Month!

Want to Help Kids? Focus on Parent and Teacher Burnout
Researcher Suniya Luthar explains why protecting kids' mental health during the pandemic starts with caring for parents and teachers. BY MARYAM ABDULLAH The stress of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected every facet of our lives, but research is only just beginning to...