John W. Brick Mental Health 
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Changing the way the world treats mental health.
Mental Health Awareness Month
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31 Days of Well-Being
A tip, prompt, or resource every day — rooted in the JWB Well-Being Ecosystem.
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2Service & Support
Explore the Well-Being Ecosystem — 12 dimensions of mental wellness you can strengthen today. You can download the handout or take the online quiz to build your ecosystem of mental well-being.
Explore Resources →
3Contemplation & Breathing
International Laughter Day! Laughter is powerful medicine for the mind. Watch a laughter yoga session with an expert and give yourself permission to giggle.
Watch Laughter Yoga →
4Movement
Movement is medicine. Try a free workout from our Move Your Mental HealthTM 2025 video series! You can move right at home, no equipment required!
Watch Videos →
5Nutrition & Nourish
What you eat can shape how you feel — from your energy levels to your mood. Watch this TED-Ed video to discover how nourishing your gut is a powerful tool you can use for your overall well-being.
Watch: Food & Your Gut →
6Connection & Spirituality
Reach out to one person today just to say you're thinking of them. Connection is a core pillar of well-being. Check out this connection resource!
Option B →
7Rest & Reflect
Write three: Reflect on a self-care practice that helps you recharge. Check out these resources for more well-being journaling tips and prompts.
Journaling Prompts → Journaling for Wellness →
8Explore
Try a Mindful Walking session from the Move Your Mental Health™ series. Venture into a forest or take a walk on the beach to soak in the healing power of nature.
Mindful Walking Resource →
9Service & Support
Did you know generosity activates your brain's reward system? Discover the neuroscience behind the "helper's high" and how giving boosts your mental wellness.
Read the Article →
10Contemplation & Breathing
Mental Health requires an integrated mind-body-spirit approach, occurs on a dual spectrum, and positive stress can build mental and emotional resilience. Learn more about our approach.
Our Approach →
11Movement
Try something new today! Qigong and Tai Chi combine gentle movement with mindful breathing — perfect for all fitness levels and great for mental clarity.
Try Tai Chi & Qigong →
12Nutrition & Nourish
Notice how your energy and mood shift after meals. Food is information for your brain — what patterns do you notice? Read about how sugar can affect mood!
Eating Well →
13Connection & Spirituality
Spiritual practices like meditation, prayer, and mindfulness can reduce stress and depression while fostering connection and purpose. Explore the link between spirituality and mental health.
Read the Article →
14Rest & Reflect
Balancing deep sleep and restoration with your daily pursuits is key to avoiding burnout and supporting your mental well-being.
Sleep & Rest Resource →
16Service & Support
Supporting a young person? Download our free Teen Mental Health Awareness guide — practical and research-backed.
Download Guide →
17Contemplation & Breathing
Try Huna Ha breathing — a practice that uses rhythmic breath to release stress, restore energy, and reconnect you to the present moment.
Try Huna Ha Breathing →
18Movement
Follow along in a dynamic workout with a top trainer from our Move Your Mental HealthTM event! You can move right at home, no equipment required!
Watch Free Videos →
19Nutrition & Nourish
Your gut and brain are in constant conversation. Discover 5 ways your digestive health directly impacts your mood — and what you can do about it.
Read the Article →
20Connection & Spirituality
Spirituality and mental well-being are more connected than you might think. Explore what research says about how a sense of meaning and purpose supports mental well-being.
Read the Article →
21Rest & Reflect
Try the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique: name 5 things you see, 4 you touch, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, 1 you taste. Then breathe.
Check Out Another Meditation Video →
22Explore
Watch the JWB Foundation founders' moving story of turning heartache into action — and how grief became a mission to change the way the world treats mental health.
Watch the Video →
23Service & Support
63 million Americans are caregivers. This resource offers guidance on self-care and recognizing signs of caregiver burnout.
Read the Article →
24Contemplation & Breathing
Relax and restore with a healing sound bath. Let the vibrations wash over you, calm your nervous system, and bring your mind into stillness.
Try the Sound Bath →
25Movement
Give your mind and body a fresh start. Try this brain and body reboot to reset your energy and clear mental clutter.
Try the Reboot →
26Nutrition & Nourish
What's one food habit you'd like to build this month for your mental well-being? Write it down and take one small step toward it today.
A Guide to Mood Boosting Foods →
27Connection & Spirituality
Take a moment to slow down and reconnect. This spring meditation is a gentle reminder that renewal is always available to you — breathe it in.
Spring Meditation (Via YouTube) →
28Rest & Reflect
What's one thing you can release this week? Write it down, take a slow breath, and let it go. Check out this breathwork from an international expert on stress!
Try the Breathwork →
29Explore
Art, music, and creativity aren't just fun — they're healing. Music and the mind — what the science of music reveals about cognition, emotion, and identity.
Art & Music →
30Service & Support
Giving your time is one of the most powerful things you can do for your own well-being and others'. Find a volunteer opportunity near you and make a difference this month!
Find a Volunteer Opportunity →