How Evidence-based Curriculum Transforms Young lives Introduction Did you know that students participating in evidence-based mental health programs are 30% less likely to experience severe emotional distress? In a world where mental health challenges are on...
SPARK’s Mental Health Programs for Elementary School Kids Why Mental Health Matters for Elementary School Kids Mental health is critically important for elementary school children because it plays a large role in their overall development, academic performance,...
Resilience in Youth Introduction to Emotional and Mental Resilience Emotional resilience refers to the ability to adapt to stress, adversity, and challenges while maintaining emotional well-being. It involves being able to manage emotions effectively, recover from...
Introduction wellbeing for teachers and mental health are not concepts to be taken lightly, as the wellbeing of the teacher is reflected in the overall classroom. Ask any teacher where their priorities lie, and the answer that follows will likely be “with their...
Introduction Investing in youth leadership development is an essential skill that plays a crucial role in the success of youth individually, and our society, collectively. At The Spark Initiative, we believe that everyone has the capacity to lead, whether...
Youth at-risk typically refers to young individuals who face a higher probability of experiencing negative outcomes in various aspects of their lives due to factors such as poverty, family instability, involvement in the juvenile justice system, substance abuse,...
