A 7 Session program for young people to understand and overcome anxiety and depression.
RECOGNIZE. RESET. REWIRE.
CRISIS IN AMERICA
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 31.9% of adolescents in the United States experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives, with 8.3% having severe impairment due to anxiety.
The rates of adolescents experiencing major depressive disorders is increasing from 8.1% in 2009 to 15.7% in 2019. By 2021, 44.2% high school students reported persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness.
Rising Youth Mental Health Concerns in United States
In 2023, The United States Surgeon General declared that there is a mental health crisis for youth in the United States.
THE FACTS
1 in 10 youth in the US is experiencing depression that is severely impairing their ability to function at school or work, at home, with family, or in their social life.
The National Alliance of Mental Health reported suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-12 in the US.
Introducing
The Power of Anxiety and Depression
A 7-session program for young people to understand and overpower anxiety and depression in an engaging Comic book framework!
RECOGNIZE
Framed as villains, youth will learn how to recognize and identify anxiety and depression symptoms.
RESET
An introduction of techniques to unleash your superpowers to overcome the symptoms.
REWIRE
Put techniques into practice to form lifelong habits
The Framework
The comic book includes a 7-session program for young people to understand and overcome Anxiety and Depression.
1. Understanding Anxiety & Depression
Take a closer look at the foundation of unlocking your power
2. Attacking Panic Attacks
Transform your fear into excitement, boldness, and self-assurance
3. Stop The What If
Take control over your thinking
4. Flip the Switch
Learn how to reset and challenge the negative
5. Stop Obsessive Scary Thoughts
Practice how to take control over negative thoughts by not engaging and letting them pass
6. The Courage to Change
Recognize and use your superpower to start to rewire your brain
7. Meeting the Boss
Discover the real boss as the secret is revealed
It's One of a Kind
Innovative
First mental health resource in a comic book format to help young people recognize, reset, and rewire Anxiety and Depression!
Accessible
Meets the needs of more youth and families with the comic book in paper form and linked by QR code to a digital platform!
Destroys Stigma
Normalizes mental health by helping youth understand that everyone has mental health and they can be in control for recognizing, resetting, and re-wiring their symptoms when struggling
Easy to Learn and Implement into Life
Allows youth to quickly adopt techniques and strategies which are outlined in a step-by-step process with accompanying demonstrative videos into any setting
Relatable Characters and Real Life Superheroes
Empowers youth with characters and real-life superheroes they can identify with themselves
Target Sectors
Unfortunately, statistics reveal that only about 20% of children with mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders receive care from a specialized mental health care provider. Therefore, we know it is critical to focus on connecting and working with any services that support and interact with youth to ensure we reach as many youth in need as possible.
First Responders and Police
First Responders and Police
In December 2023, Detroit Police Department launched its first standalone mental health unit.
Mental Health NFP
Mental Health NFP
Currently, there are over 28,000 mental health organizations in the US*, combined employ 775,889 people.
Parents
Parents
The findings are clear. The most important factor in the mental health of adolescent children is their relationship with their caregivers.
Health Care
Health Care
"Our health care system is not set up to optimally support the mental health and wellbeing of children and youth. We must reimagine how health care professionals prevent, identify, and address mental health challenges."
Government
Government
"Ultimately, youth mental health challenges cannot be addressed solely by the efforts of youth, their families, local communities, and private organizations. All levels of governments all have a roll to play."
Educators
Educators
76% of US schools reported an increase in staff voicing concerns about their students' mental health.
Join Us - Become a Partner
If you are interested in supporting our quest of empowering youth to learn and overcome Anxiety and Depression, join us! Here are some ways we are looking for support.
Sponsor/Donate
We still need funds to complete Phase 1 of the project. Empowerment Publishing has already invested over $90,000 of personal funds and now is looking for support to complete all 3 Phases of the project.
Fundraise
Is your not-for-profit aligned with the goals of this program? Partner with us and we can apply for grants on your behalf to build the capacity of organization to deliver mental health services to youth while additional funding towards completing Phases 1-3.
Pilot the Program
We are looking for test groups to try the product and determine its effectiveness and likability with youth. Feedback from users will be incorporated into final products.
Collaborate
Become part of an advisory committee for product and partnership development, spread the word, or share your expertise toensure this resource meets the goals of helping as many youth as possible!
Phase 1
Printed comic book of all 7 sessions complete with QR codes to a digital platform with instructional and informational videos.
Phase 2
Each session broken down with more in-depth coverage of all of the 7 sessions. 7 comic books, one for each session with more and deeper content.
Phase 3
Digital app for the program allowing it to be responsive, intuitive, and interactive to the users needs.
Message from the creator of The Power of Anxiety and Depression, Noel Thompson
I was inspired to create this guide after experiencing anxiety/depression myself. I know how overwhelming the symptoms can be. I aim to provide the tools and plan that helped me not only cope with anxiety and depression but actually overcome it! I’ve tried many techniques, and these evidence-based tools can help all young people navigate the over-stimulating, unpredictable, and often daunting world we live in.
Contact Empowerment Publishing for more information:
Noel Thompson
Heather Crowley
Lauren Harris Selby
Director, Development and Education
ls@thepowerad.com
