The walk-through brain exhibit publicizes resources for keeping healthy kids healthy by practicing wellness activities. Two significant benefits that result from wellness activities are better academic performance and fewer cases of mental illness.
At this year’s joint conference in Hyannis, over 600 school superintendents and school committee leaders received a wellness resource from the Boston Children’s Hospital curriculum to keep healthy kids healthy. The hope is that each will view the 37 minute documentary and consider it for use in their district for all students in grades 8 and higher. The Break Free From Depression documentary and curriculum replaces stigma with knowledge, normalizing conversations about symptoms of anxiety or depression, and provides wellness activities to prevent the symptoms.
The Mega Brain exhibit was provided by Adolescent Wellness and Medical Inflatables.