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This Is My Brave brings stories of mental illness and addiction out of the shadows and into the spotlight.

Use the BrainAbouts Facts & Stats handout to learn more about youth depression & anxiety.

Use the BrainAbouts Discussion handout to generate student discussions after watching videos.

Book a speaker for student assemblies to reduce stigma and educate about mental health issues. Make sure to educate students regarding appropriate assembly behavior when hosting a speaker. Use BrainAbouts guidelines and checklist.

Use the BrainAbouts videos or other videos appropriate to the topic in combination with BrainAbouts handouts to educate students and generate discussion about depression, anxiety, or other mental health issue.

Teach students the role of genetics in addiction.. The GARS® identifies an individual’s genetic predisposition toward addictive, compulsive, impulsive behaviors, and personality disorders.

Learn about Alcoholics Anonymous®, watch vidoes about youth in AA, and locate a meeting near you.

Interactive e-book about the effects of alcohol on the body produced by the AAAS Science Inside Alcohol Project, which is funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse. 

Alcohol Policy Information System provides State-by-State summaries of statutes and regulations related to underage drinking and access to alcohol.

Printable birthday cards to be sent on a 21st birthday reminding the recipient to celebrate responsibly.