Gizmo’s Pawsome Guide to Mental Health

Gizmo’s Pawesome Guide to Mental Health © is an upstream, youth-friendly program that builds everyday mental wellness skills through Gizmo’s positive and engaging messaging. Participants learn to:

  • Understand what mental health is and why it matters.
  • Practice simple, daily habits to care for their mental health.
  • Recognize when their mental health needs attention and use healthy coping strategies.
  • Identify trusted adults and how to connect with them.
  • Create a personalized mental health plan they can use every day.
  • The guide also includes fun activities and practical resources that trusted adults can use to support the youth in their lives.

This program is brought to the community in partnership with the Mental Health Association of Cortland County.

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To request a Read-Along

Contact Jennifer Sylstra