Providing Mental Health Education and Resources

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Healing Youth Project recognizes the need for all individuals to receive education and resources for eating disorders and mental health. We want to be a catalyst for positive change, and are driven by the ideas of our Non-Profit Organization: supporting each other, empowerment, mentorship, and compassion. From peer to peer, we encourage those struggling to seek help and support those with loved ones struggling. Learn more below about our vision and education programs!

PROGRAMS

CLASSROOM EDUCATION

We present virtually in middle and high schools about eating disorders and offer time for students to ask question. Our goal is to start a conversation for youth in our community by initiating an interactive education opportunity. Educating youth early on about the seriousness of eating disorders is so important for the prevention and intervention of these mental illnesses. Our mission aims to provide resources for young individuals struggling and their family and friends.

The Presentation Includes:

Introduction to eating disorders
Who they affect
Information about common eating disorders
Causes and risk factors
Emotional/behavioral and physical symptoms
Misconceptions and myths about eating disorders
Impacts of diet culture and the diet industry
Resources for individuals struggling
How to approach a friend or loved one if they may be struggling
Question and Answer for students

We mentor students on how to introduce body neutrality/positivity or mental health awareness clubs at their school. We provide guidance on how to structure the club, ideas for activities, and how to implement mental health awareness and general wellbeing initiatives and practices to the school as a whole.

Benefits of Starting a Club:

Creating a safe space for students
Providing a support network for students
Hosting discussions about diet culture, social media, etc.
Fighting against weight stigma and body shaming in your school
Promoting self-appreciation and self care
Educating your school and develop mental health awareness
Practicing self compassion
Helping your peers cope with stress
Promoting mental and psychical wellbeing

IMPLEMENTING A CLUB AT YOUR SCHOOL

Contact us if you are interested in one of our programs!

WORKSHOPS

We host 45 minute and 1 hour workshops about topics including self-esteem and body image, self care, self love and gratitude for students in the community. In these workshops, we emphasize the importance of strengthening and maintaining self esteem, practicing self care, and coping with poor body image as well as ways to improve body image. Self care is so vital for creating and maintaining a life of contentment, presence, and balance. Engaging in self care enhances our relationships, mental and physical health, and nourishes our soul. Additionally, maintaining self esteem and improving body image is necessary for cultivating inner peace and confidence.

Self Care Workshop Includes:

Discussion on importance of taking time for your wellbeing and soul
Introducing the areas of self care and different self care practices
Guidance on creating a self care plan
Guidance on mapping out a support system network

Self Esteem and Body Image Workshop Includes:

Discussion about beauty and body ideals, how social media can effect body image
Tools to resist appearance pressures and unrealistic beauty ideals
Exercises for building self esteem

We are also able to craft a specific workshop for you if a topic is not covered in our Self Care or Self Esteem Workshop

SPORTS TEAM EDUCATION

Knowing the impact that sports can have on mental health, body image, self esteem, and one's relationship with food, Healing Youth Project aims to bring eating disorder awareness to athletes and sports teams. Having engaged in sports ourselves while experiencing disordered eating, we hope to expand awareness and promote healthy minds and bodies. Unfortunately, athletes have a greater chance of developing an eating disorder, thus education and awareness is critical for prevention and intervention. We present and initiate a discussion around disordered eating in athletes and the harmful culture that can arise in these environments.

The Presentation and/or Discussion Includes:

Introduction to eating disorders and who they affect
Information about common eating disorders
Causes and risk factors
Emotional/behavioral and physical symptoms
Misconceptions about eating disorders
The presence of diet culture in sports
How teams can be a positive and inclusive space
Resources for individuals struggling
How to approach a teammate or loved one if they are struggling
Question and Answer for athletes