The 4th Annual BRAVE (Be Resilient and Voice Emotions) Summit invited us to showcase a skate demo and discuss how skateboarding can redirect attention from anxieties and negative thinking, leading to enhanced self-esteem and self-efficacy. The Summit’s goal is to engage in conversations with teenagers, addressing the stigma surrounding mental health and encouraging them to explore ways to nurture their mental well-being. It offers a supportive environment for teens to connect with peers from local high schools, promoting open discussions about mental health and working towards breaking down stigmas while making conversations about mental health more commonplace.
