STIGMA BUSTING AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS - ERIKA'S LIGHTHOUSE IS COMMITTED TO ELIMINATING THE STIGMA AROUND ADOLESCENT DEPRESSION, INCLUDING MAINTAINING AN INFORMATIVE WEBSITE FOR USE BY ADOLESCENTS, PARENTS, AND SCHOOLS WHO WISH TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENT DEPRESSION. SCHOOL PROGRAMS - ERIKA'S LIGHTHOUSE PROVIDES SCHOOLS WITH FREE, ACCESSIBLE, AND EVIDENCE-BASED EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND RESOURCES TO FOSTER A SUPPORTIVE AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT. OUR FOUR PILLARED APPROACH INCLUDES CLASSROOM EDUCATION, EMPOWERMENT CLUBS, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, AND STAFF TRAINING. THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS, WE AIM TO PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING AND PROACTIVE APPROACHES TO MENTAL HEALTH, ALLOWING STUDENTS, EDUCATORS AND FAMILIES TO ENGAGE OPENLY IN DISCUSSIONS ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH AND SEEK HELP WITHOUT FEAR OF JUDGEMENT.
