Girl Scouts Mental Wellness Patch Program
You've got this!
Life can be filled with all sorts of ups and downs. The good news is you never have to face challenges alone, especially when you have a welcoming communicty to uplift and support you along the way. When it comes to caring for your mental wellness, there are so many ways to practice resilience and prioritize your well-being, whether it's taking a moment to check in with yourself, vocalizing the way you feel, or trying self-care practices like journaling.
Start your mental wellness practice with Girl Scouts’ NEW Mental Wellness program patches by exploring self-care practices that encourage you to recognize every emotion. Engage in practices like taking a moment to check in with yourself, vocalizing how you feel, and being supportive to others.
Junior Knowing My Emotions Patch
Help start the conversation through conversations and activities around mental wellness, behavioral issues, and healthy habits, all from a space where you can be yourself. With the Junior Knowing My Emotions patch program, you’ll get a chance to learn:
- Positive coping skills when you feel stressed or anxious
- How to name your feelings to help talk about them
- Ways to show kindness to others who might be going through a tough time
When you've earned this patch, you’ll know how to name your feelings and use positive coping skills to improve your mental wellness.
Cadette Finding My Voice Patch
Find your voice through conversations and activities around mental wellness, behavioral issues, and healthy habits, all from a space where you can be yourself. With the Cadette Finding My Voice patch program, you’ll get a chance to learn about:
- Mental health stigma and how your voice matters
- Helping friends who may be in trouble
- Being mindful about social media
- Self-care and how to practice it
When you've earned this patch, you’ll know how to speak up to help yourself and others who may be experiencing mental wellness struggles.
Senior & Ambassador Showing Up for Me and You Patch
High school is a time of great excitement…and great stress. Building wellness practices for yourself and supporting others are two great ways to cope with the anxiety and uncertainty of this stage of life. With the Senior and Ambassador Showing Up for Me and You patch program, you’ll get a chance to learn about:
- Mental health stigma and why language matters
- How to build strategies to navigate challenges
- How to seek help when needed
- How to support others
When you've earned this patch, you’ll know how to help yourself and others to tackle the mental wellness challenges.
Download our FREE activity sheet for Girl Scouts in grades 4 through 12, explore our patch program for resources to support you along your journey and remember — you got this.
