6 out of 10 Students Struggle with Mental Health
Enough with Awareness. Action Starts Here.
$75 today improves a student’s mental health
The Problem is Bigger Than Most Realize
- 3500 Teenagers Attempt Suicide Every Day In the United States
- More than 1 in 5 U.S. adolescents currently have a diagnosed mental or behavioral health condition (anxiety, depression, or behavioral problems).
- Anxiety, the most common, affects roughly 16.1 % of teens, with Depression at ~ 8.4%
- Nearly 40% of teens report persistent feelings of Sadness or Hopelessness.
These numbers paint a clear Picture
Why It Matters
Students are struggling
- Depression rising
- Anxiety increasing
- Emotional regulation collapsing
Classrooms feel it every day
- Kids overwhelmed and easily triggered
- Teachers carrying the emotional load
- Safety, focus, and learning are suffering
Homes and communities feel it too
- More conflict, shutdown, and emotional withdrawal
- Families stretched thin and unsure how to help
- Neighborhoods experiencing higher tension and instability
The cost of inaction
- Behavior escalates
- Grades drop
- Futures shrink
The Solution
Mental Fitness Labs inside schools and around communities
A Mental Fitness Lab gives youth, teachers, and communities access to evidence-based brain exercises grounded in neuroscience and informed by the clinical experience of Genesis Brain Institute. These practices calm the nervous system, strengthen resilience, and support mental health in everyday environments before a crisis develops.
What happens inside a Lab
- Quick brain exercises that reset and recharge
- Breathing and vagus activation to reduce stress
- Balance and movement work for emotional control
- Biofeedback to improve focus and decision-making
- Easy, repeatable sessions built on validated science
Outcomes We Work Toward
- Increased resilience
- Better emotional regulation
- Improved focus, performance, and grades
- Safer, calmer classrooms and homes
Early Support changes outcomes
Healthy brains create healthier students.
Healthier students create calmer homes.
Calmer homes create stronger communities.
Safety and Threat Assessment Support
Schools need more than awareness. They need a fast response.
We provide immediate online screening to help schools quickly determine whether a student may be experiencing mild, moderate, or severe dysregulation.
If additional support is needed, we work with the school and family to take the next step, ensuring safety, clarity, and direction.
What we provide
Quick screening in minutes
Assessment showing mild, moderate, or severe dysregulation
Support pathways for both low-risk and elevated-risk students
Students who do not require escalation can access the Mental Fitness Lab tools to strengthen regulation and decision making.
Students who need more support are guided into a next-step safety plan with school and parent collaboration.
Early identification prevents crises. Early intervention protects futures.
Testimonial
“As a principal, I see hundreds of students. As a mom, I see just one and this program changed both perspectives. It’s not just about better grades; it’s about giving our kids tools for life. What I saw in my son was more than academic progress it was joy, confidence, and resilience coming back. As an educator, I know early intervention matters. As a parent, I know this program works.”
— Kourtney Brazeal, GCA Principal & Parent
People Helping This Movement
Research & Outcomes
José E. Cabrera | Research & Documentation
Neuroscience Advisory
Genesis Brain Institute (GBI)
Legal Counsel & Governance
Sean Boynton — Legal Counsel
We See a World Where
- Children feel confident instead of anxious
- Teachers feel supported instead of overwhelmed
- Classrooms are calm enough to learn, grow, and thrive
- Homes experience peace instead of constant tension
- Communities become safer, stronger, and more connected
A world where youth have tools
A world where families have hope
A world where no one is left alone
And Mental Fitness Labs make this possible.
Take Action With Us
You can be the reason a child feels safe in their mind, steady in their body, and strong in their future.
Help a Child Today
$75 changes a student’s mental health journey.
Sponsor a School or Community Lab
Bring resilience training to hundreds of students.
Partner With Us to Expand Access
Corporate, foundation, and district partnerships available.
Because when a child learns to regulate, they think better, choose better, feel better. And a regulated generation changes everything.
NOLA Mental Fitness Labs
Grounded in Neuroscience
Clinical Oversight from Genesis Brain Institute and supported by research into brain regulation, vagal activation, biofeedback, and cognitive resilience.
Evidence-based and measurable
Labs use validated tools that strengthen emotional regulation, focus, and behavioral control through repeatable, trackable training sessions.
Safe, accessible, and scalable
Exercises are simple enough for schools and community settings, yet powerful enough to make meaningful changes in stress response, clarity, and self-management.
Designed for real-world impact
No waiting for a crisis. No long programs students never finish. Quick, structured sessions build lasting resilience that students carry into home, life, and community.