Mental Wellness & Inclusion

Mental wellness starts here.

The challenges of today’s world don’t only affect grownups. Young people—especially girls—are facing a mental health crisis of their own. Supporting them as they grow and face life’s complexities is a top priority.

Girl Scouts plus their families, caregivers, and volunteers now have access to these mental wellness resources from Girl Scouts and our trusted partners. From new activities to trainings, you’ll find what you need to get started.

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Girl Scouts aren't immune from feeling stressed. This patch will help them be ready for when things get tough. Learn more.

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See how the littlest Girl Scouts are learning to be strong, resilient, and happy.

From developing social-emotional skills by showing kindness to their family and friends to celebrating differences and making others feel included, Girl Scout Daisies learn what it means to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, and how the Girl Scout Law applies to their lives. Get started today and see your Daisy grow into their strongest, most resilient self.

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Want to learn more about girls’ mental wellbeing but not sure where to start? These trainings and resources from our mental health partners will give you the tools you need to begin your journey.

GSUSA Delivering Inclusive Program (training) - Practice using inclusive and equitable language to support girls. Volunteers: Take this 15 min training by logging into myGS>gsLearn.
GSUSA Mental Wellness 101 (training) - learn what mental health is and how to recognize the signs of mental health challenges. Volunteers: Take this training by logging into myGS>gsLearn.
Understanding Mental Wellness (training) - Coming soon: special workshops for Girl Scouts to build mental health skills, created in partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Youth Mental Health First Aid (training) - Managed by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, adult volunteers will learn how to identify and respond to youth mental health challenges.
Raising Awesome Girls (resource) - Raising girls to be happy and healthy might seem more complicated than ever. From understanding the current mental health crisis to figuring out how to talk to your daughter about a bad day, we've got everything you need to support her.