Be Strong News & Updates

November 2021 Student of the Month: Pennsylvania Student Leader Mariska
From Laurel Run, meet Pennsylvania student leader Mariska, Be Strong’s November 2021 Student of the Month!

Pediatricians say the mental health crisis among kids has become a national emergency
Childhood mental health concerns were already steadily rising. But the pandemic and the issue of racial inequality have exacerbated the challenges.
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[Press Release] ‘Be Strong’ Launches Broward County, FL, Teen Mental Health Campaign
Be Strong launches new campaign in Broward County to identify, recruit, train and equip student representatives in every county middle and high school to seek out and seek out and support students in crisis.

October 2021 Student of the Month: California Student Leader Joshua
From Inglewood, meet California student leader Joshua, Be Strong’s October 2021 Student of the Month!

September 2021 Student of the Month: Pennsylvania Student Leader Rashaad
From Harrisburg, meet Pennsylvania student leader Rashaad, Be Strong’s September 2021 Student of the Month!

Science class is a great place for social and emotional learning
We don’t usually picture science class when we think of SEL but in science, students develop the social and emotional skills their parents care about most.

August 2021 Student of the Month: Kansas Student Leader Deliliah
From Salina, meet Kansas student leader Deliliah, Be Strong’s August 2021 Student of the Month!

What Helpful Rats Can Teach Us About Humanity
Rats prefer to help their own kind, and human brains may be wired the same way.

July 2021 Student of the Month: New York Student Leader Janae
From Long Island, meet New York student leader Janae, Be Strong’s July 2021 Student of the Month!

Which Values Make You Happy? It Might Depend on Where You Live
Different cultures value different things—and that matters for happiness.