This was the first year that Poe Middle School in Annandale, VA ran a Stress Less, Laugh More Week and it was a huge success. JAF provided Laugh More buttons and Benefits of Laughter postcards. Daily Themes & Activities: Monday: During lunch: Graffiti Wall in cafeteria Stress Less, Laugh More and Positive Message posters on walls: students […]
The third annual Stress Less, Laugh More week at McLean High School was a resounding success! JAF supported the campaign by providing Laugh More buttons and stickers, Get Help educational postcards, spray paint, candy and free yoga. Daily themes and activities: click here for agenda Monday: Pay It Forward Banner with notes Spray paint the rock Tuesday: […]
Since last year’s Mental Wellness Week (see post), South Lakes HS has officially started an Active Minds club which sponsored this year’s highly visible and impactful week. Tuesday: “Reducing Stress” – activities in the cafeteria during all lunches will be focused on sharing ideas on how to reduce stress. Depression screening of the junior class. […]
The Active Minds chapter at TJ ran their 2nd annual Stress Less, Laugh More campaign during one of the most stressful times of the year – right before AP and final exams. Here are some of the activities: Free food Laugh More buttons Limbo TED talk: “Happy Secret to Better Work“ Stress balls Finger painting […]
At JAF, our goal is to fund programs in high schools that could’ve impacted Josh and stopped him from making the irrevocable decision to end his life. We believe that goal was accomplished this week. JAF along with our partner, Safe Community Coalition, brought Active Minds speaker, Jordan Burnham to four high schools (McLean HS, […]
The Josh Anderson Foundation is excited to announce its partnership with Active Minds, Inc., an organization dedicated to championing the mental health and wellness of students and young adults. Focused on promoting youth mental wellness, the Josh Anderson Foundation supports organizations doing great work for our youth in all areas of mental health. Active Minds empowers the […]