RESOURCES
BBYO's Center for Adolescent Wellness staff regularly write, speak, and train organizations on how they can ensure youth mental, emotional, and social health and wellness.
Below are links to our authored articles and recordings of speaking engagements and training.
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An Introduction to The BBYO Center for Adolescent Wellness |
Youth-serving organizations (YSOs) impact the lives of young people in a profound way, and as such, need to be safe spaces for them—mentally, emotionally, and physically. The BBYO Center for Adolescent Wellness (BBYO-CAW) identifies and provide best practices in adolescent health and wellness so that YSOs can be places where adolescents thrive. |
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Penn Hillel to Launch Inaugural Peer Mental Health Partnership With BBYO |
In a partnership with the University of Pennsylvania Hillel, BBYO-CAW is developing a curriculum geared towards student leaders around training and providing support for peers experiencing mental health challenges. |
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Community is an Intervention: Promoting Youth and Adult Wellbeing |
At this JFNA General Assembly Panel Drew Fidler examines the systemic causes that have accelerated mental health challenges and assess their inequitable impact. She also highlights promising community-driven responses and evidence-based practices that organizations and individuals can adopt to promote youth well-being. |
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Strengthening Our Structures: World Mental Health Day and Sukkot |
Looking at a typical “minimal” sukkah, it is often a fragile structure – impermanence and openness is part of its intentional design. In this article, we examine how the sukkah is an excellent analogy for mental health; just as the sukkah is imperfect, so, too, is mental health. |
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End of Summer Jewish Mental Health Summit |
In August 2021, BBYO-CAW and Foundation for Jewish Camp (FJC) brought together camp directors and mental health staff representing over 70 day and overnight camps and Israel travel programs. Together they reflected on the summer, learned from the wins and challenges, and discussed how to support youth moving forward. |
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Drew Fidler Honored by Jewish Federation of Greater Washington |
The Federation’s inaugural Capital Chai Awards recognized 18 of Greater Washington’s Jewish leaders under 40 who are committed to making the world a better place. Among them, Drew Fidler, Director of BBYO-CAW, was honored for her part in making a unique impact on the world and living her Jewish values. |
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Utilizing Teen Mental Health First Aid Training to Develop Peer Advocates |
As young people navigate the teen years, peer relationships present unique opportunities for support and resiliency. In this article, we discuss recent survey findings that highlight the important role that peers can play as youth-serving organizations (YSOs) seek to address the mental health needs of their communities. |
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Good Deeds Day |
As part of Good Deeds Day, a global movement of people who are dedicated to doing good, Drew Fidler does a live Q&A on how teens can navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic to continue to be active and volunteer on projects they’re passionate about. |
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Overcoming Mental Health Challenges: Break the Stigma |
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, BBYO-CAW contributed to Unpacked’s video containing stories of overcoming anxiety, depression, and other challenges young people face. In the video, they explore how the right type of community can play an enormous part in supporting people suffering from mental health issues. |