Our youth are experiencing a mental health crisis. We are empowering mothers with the tools they need to help
guide our youth through our nation’s mental health epidemic.
– In 2023, 20% of American adolescents had a major depressive disorder, and fewer than half of those who needed treatment were getting it.
– In 2021, 42% of high school students and 57% of teen girls said they felt persistently sad or hopeless – the
highest rate in 10 years.
– Suicide is a rising concern for youth. In 2021, 10% of high school students attempted suicide, and 22%
seriously considered it.
Moms are Trusted Messengers
Moms, you are trusted messengers, and we need your help. Who delivers a message is often as important as the message itself. Trusted messengers are individuals who we turn to and trust for honest, unbiased information, and to help guide decision-making on important issues. Research found that moms are unanimously the most trusted messenger for populations at higher risk for, or disproportionately impacted by suicide.
What is Moms for Mental Health?
Our prerogative behind Moms for Mental Health is to grow awareness about Vibrant Emotional Health, the power behind the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which is an immediate solution for youth and adolescents in emotional distress. We are equipping mothers everywhere with the information and tools they need to protect the emotional well-being of their kids, in hopes that they will share these essential practices and resources across their own networks, fostering a supportive community of empowered parents.
When you sign up to become a Vibrant Mom, you’ll receive exclusive resources from experts to guide you in talking about mental health with your child. Join our Moms for Mental Health Facebook group, where you can find daily encouragement, gain access to an incredible network of moms, download digital assets to customize your social media, and more!
Your collective efforts as Vibrant Moms will not only amplify trusted messages about emotional well-being but also help break down stigma and normalize conversations around mental health.
Your support saves lives.
Meta Resources
If you are a parent of a teen, here are resources to help you support your family’s online experiences.
For resources, insights, and expert guidance to support your family’s online experiences across Meta technologies: meta.com/familycenter
For more information about Instagram Teen Accounts: about.instagram.com/community/teen-accounts
For a comprehensive guide to Instagram: familycenter.meta.com/static-resource/a-parent-and-guardians-guide-to-instagram
