Hey y’all,

May is finally here, but we know that it can also be a very busy and tough time for some of us. Maybe you’re preparing to go to high school or for finals week or graduation. Or coping with the mental fatigue of a two-year pandemic.

Whatever is going on in your personal life, we wanted to take a moment and check-in with y'all. Conversations about mental health can sometimes be challenging or avoided, so let’s talk about it.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so we wanted to ask you an important question: Are you taking care of your mental health? We know there’s a lot going on in the world- and it’s pretty heavy stuff- so if you or a loved one are struggling with mental health, it’s okay to not be okay. We’re hopping into your inbox to reshare our accessible and diverse resources available for you to learn more about your own mental health and also support your loved ones!

And, if you’re looking for a way to take action and help increase access to mental health resources in your school or community, check out our campaign, It’s (NOT) All In Your Head. Let’s work together to put an end to the stigma surrounding mental health!

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Let’s Do This!

DoSomething

Check out what DoSomething members have said about our campaign, It’s (NOT) All In Your Head and mental health!

“This campaign is important to me because it allows kids and young adults such as myself to have a chance at making a difference. Spreading awareness about mental health can help lead to decreasing the stigma around it, thus helping more people and allowing people to seek the help they need without feeling alone.” said DoSomething member Shandrey B.

DoSomething member Alexa W., said, “This campaign is important to me because there are many people coping with mental illnesses right now, especially at school. This poster could reach somebody and hopefully assist them in finding the resources they need. My career aspirations include substance abuse counseling therefore this is a meaningful effort for me.”

“I struggle with my mental stability because I have to juggle school, sports, and volunteer work," said DoSomething member Brandon M. "I know that I am not the only high schooler that participates in multiple activities and while we oftentimes are praised for doing all of them simultaneously we also don’t have a lot of outlets to talk about our mental health. This campaign is important to me because it gave me a platform around my school to share another resource to others struggling with mental health as well.”

Join Shandrey, Alexa, and Brandon to learn how you can make a difference in your and your loved ones’ mental health!

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New program alert…We just launched our new #ZeroCrashFuture program! Sign up now for a chance to combat distracted driving AND to be entered for scholarship opportunities.

Shoutout to…a group of teachers in Nebraska who ensure that young people are still learning and receiving one-on-one assistance while in juvenile detention centers. Teachers really are our heroes!

ICYMI…Oakland leading the way when it comes to closing the digital divide. Before the pandemic, only 25% of students had a computer and strong internet. Now 98% of students have both!

FYI… May is also Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month! Learn more about the history behind the celebration

New Scholarships Alert!

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Complete a free profile on CollegeXpress and answer one question to be entered: What’s one thing that makes you smile?

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Audacy Leading Ladies: Live Concert

Audacy invites Country fans across the nation to dust off their dancing shoes for the second annual, but first in-person, Leading Ladies Live concert. This intimate occasion will be headlined by today’s most influential female Country artists taking South Florida by storm!

Get your tickets here to join Audacy on May 11 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.

The Knowledge Society

The Knowledge Society (TKS) helps train students to solve the world's biggest problems. TKS students have used their skills to solve problems for companies like Google, Walmart, and Airbnb. TKS students have also earned internships at companies like Microsoft, SpaceX, IBM, and many more.

If you are between the ages of 13-17, apply to our Global Virtual Program here. Space is limited. No previous knowledge or experience is required and we don't care about your grades.

AFS

AFS Intercultural Programs will be hosting the 27th session of The Youth Assembly this August, and we want to see you there! Check it out here!

P.S. Be sure to use the code YA27PS when registering! It’s DoSomething’s special promo code. You’ll receive 10% off the conference option and $25 off any package. See you there!