Press Releases

While the holidays can be filled with fun and excitement, they can also bring emotional challenges for children, including loneliness, overstimulation and grief. The Kids Mental Health Foundation offers five meaningful ways parents and caregivers can help kids feel connected during the season. From sharing the story behind cultural traditions to letting kids take part in planning celebrations, these small actions can foster a sense of belonging, purpose and joy that lasts well beyond the holidays.

Military-connected children face unique mental health challenges, from frequent relocations and deployments to struggles with identity and belonging. A new report from The Kids Mental Health Foundation identifies a critical gap in mental wellness tools for these youth. With a $2.5 million gift from Bread Financial, the Foundation is launching free resources to help educators, caregivers and communities better support military families. These tools promote resilience, emotional literacy and connection—especially vital as Veterans Day approaches.

Ahead of World Mental Health Day, The Kids Mental Health Foundation is sounding the alarm on the growing impact of cyberbullying. A recent study shows over half of U.S. teens have experienced cyberbullying—often in silence and without adult awareness. This press release offers expert guidance from Dr. Ariana Hoet, including signs to watch for and conversation tips for families. It also highlights free tools to help caregivers create a safer digital experience for their kids.

A national survey from The Kids Mental Health Foundation shows that 40% of parents feel more stressed during the school year than in the summer. Key stressors include managing school schedules, balancing work and parenting, and supporting their child’s academic and emotional needs. Moms, in particular, report higher stress and greater concern for their child’s mental health. To help, the Foundation offers free, evidence-based tools and self-care strategies designed to reduce stress and strengthen family well-being.

With support from Coach Ryan Day and his wife Nina, The Kids Mental Health Foundation is expanding the free Day Time Break program for students. These activities help middle and high schoolers manage emotions, build resilience and care for their mental wellness.

The Kids Mental Health Foundation announces a significant multi-year pledge from Abercrombie & Fitch Co. This partnership aims to expand access to free, evidence-based mental health resources for parents, educators, and coaches, further strengthening the mission to promote mental wellness and break the stigma surrounding children’s behavioral health.

A new national survey from Kids Mental Health Foundation reveals that school avoidance, when children regularly resist or refuse to attend school, is often linked to anxiety or emotional distress. Nearly one in three parents say their child missed more than a week of school due to fear or anxiety. Learn how to recognize the signs, start important conversations, and access free resources to support your child's mental health and success in school.

LA Galaxy’s Christian Ramirez joins Kids Mental Health Foundation for a roundtable on youth mental health, advocacy, and the power of community-driven conversations.

All-day, fun-filled event features special celebrity guests, including Alyson Stoner and Ava Phillippe, leading children in activities focused on mental health. Pre-event celebration hosted by Angel Carter Conrad and Corey Conrad honors LA Galaxy’s Christian Ramirez, Soleil Moon Frye, and Smita Malhotra, MD.

A new national survey by The Kids Mental Health Foundation reveals parents’ top concerns about screen time—from online safety to misinformation—and offers free tools to set healthy digital boundaries for kids.

The Kids Mental Health Foundation launches a new WhatsApp channel providing free, culturally adapted mental health resources for Spanish-speaking parents and caregivers. Led by Dr. Ariana Hoet, this initiative delivers weekly expert-backed strategies to support Latine youth wellness and resilience.

The Kids Mental Health Foundation launches new initiative during Mental Health Awareness Month to help give adults the tools they need to support children’s mental well-being.

The Kids Mental Health Foundation forms new Corporate Collective to help raise awareness and increase access to free mental health educational tools to bridge knowledge gap.

The Kids Mental Health Foundation provides tools to help ease some of parents’ greatest summertime fears, including excessive screen time and a lack of structure.

The 5K for Kids’ Mental Health returns to Lower.com Field on October 11, at 9 a.m. to support The Kids Mental Health Foundation’s mission of providing free mental health resources for children. Hosted by the Columbus Crew with support from Big Lots and Nationwide, the family-friendly event includes a downtown walk/run and celebration, with registration opening May 1.

The Kids Mental Health Foundation provides tools for parents and caregivers to understand emotions and help children cope with stress and uncertainty

The Kids Mental Health Foundation provides tools for parents and caregivers to understand strong emotions and encourage positive behavior.

Journalist, talk show host and bestselling author Tamron Hall discusses importance of mental health and friendship, reads to students from her upcoming children’s book “Harlem Honey: The Adventures of a Curious Kid”

In February 2025, The Kids Mental Health Foundation emphasizes the importance of Black History Month in fostering cultural pride and resilience among children. Dr. Whitney Raglin Bignall, associate clinical director, highlights that celebrating Black achievements and sharing inspiring stories can bolster children's mental health. She recommends that families engage in activities that promote a positive self-view and recognize children's resilience to help them manage stress and develop healthy coping skills.

The Kids Mental Health Foundation highlights the impact of seasonal depression on children during winter. Dr. Ariana Hoet, executive clinical director, emphasizes the importance of "behavioral activation"—engaging in enjoyable activities to boost mood. The foundation shares seven strategies to support children's mental health, including fostering friendships, practicing kindness, mindfulness, gratitude, setting goals, staying active, and maintaining routines. These proactive steps help children build resilience during challenging seasons.

Bread Financial® has donated $2.5 million to The Kids Mental Health Foundation to support programs enhancing children's mental well-being, including initiatives for military-connected families.

The Kids Mental Health Foundation (KMHF) in partnership with the Creative Artists Agency (CAA) Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the leading entertainment and sports agency, hosted a panel about children’s mental health ahead of  World Mental Health Day.

A national poll from The Kids Mental Health Foundation, conducted by Ipsos, finds half of parents believe spending too much time on technology and social media hinder children from making meaningful connections as they head into the upcoming school year. 

The Kids Mental Health Foundation experts share strategies to help parents, caregivers and coaches start important conversations to help youth manage the emotions that come with sports and competition.

Most parents agree that it is important to talk to children about mental health, but a new Kids Mental Health Foundation survey finds many don’t know the right age to start those conversations.

Alexandra Daddario, Andrew Levitt, Josh Griffith, mental health advocates, and more joined the Kids Mental Health Foundation and Mental Health Storytelling Initiative on Children's Mental Health Awareness Day to discuss children’s mental health in entertainment and media

The event, at The Americana at Brand in Glendale, California, featured a carnival-like atmosphere with a diverse range of activities for all ages – from storybook readings and arts and crafts to yoga and wellness sessions – to educate the community and promote children's mental health. 

New survey findings that 70% of parents with children under the age of 18 are concerned about their kids’ mental health and wellness highlights need for expanded mission.

5K walk/run hosted by Columbus Crew with lead support from founding partners Big Lots and Nationwide to support free mental health resources for families.

The On Our Sleeves Movement for Children’s Mental Health, founded by Nationwide Children’s Hospital in 2018, has now provided free resources across America for more than 11 million families, educators and businesses to help integrate mental health into the upbringing of every child. 

In honor of national Mental Health Awareness Month, The On Our Sleeves Movement For Children’s Mental Health and Nationwide Children’s Hospital announce Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has issued a proclamation recognizing Wednesday, May 31, 2023 as Conversations With Kids Day

Nationwide Children’s Hospital announces Ariana Hoet, PhD, as the new executive clinical director of The On Our Sleeves Movement For Children’s Mental Health and Whitney J. Raglin Bignall, PhD, as the new associate clinical director of On Our Sleeves.

Resources from The On Our Sleeves® Movement For Children’s Mental Health can help parents and caregivers navigate social media with children and teens.

On Our Sleeves® releases new data that shows one-third of working parents report changing or quitting their jobs during the past two years because of their child’s mental health

Experts recommend Operation: Conversation resources to help caregivers start and continue conversations around mental health

In this new dedicated social emotional learning (SEL) series, parents, educators, and kids are able to identify, process, and celebrate their emotions in an uplifting way.

New program, Operation: Conversation, to offer guidance and support to families in starting and continuing the conversation to support mental health

On Our Sleeves® releases a first-of-its-kind study that combines measures of parental confidence with workplace productivity and reveals children’s mental health has a significant impact on parents’ work.