In honor of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Month, we are thrilled to announce an upcoming, special event for troop leaders centered around Girl Scouts' mental wellness.
At GSNC, we know all too well that young people report feeling overwhelmed, lonely, and marginalized at alarming rates. And hosting this Symposium is our commitment to gathering key thought leaders, practitioners, and now our adult membership in this work to boldly advance our mission to support girls' mental wellness.
This event is an integral part of a four-year learning cycle, designed as a call to action to address and meet the unique challenges of today and tomorrow – with girls’ mental well-being right at the center. The cycle began by learning from researchers and thought leaders; we then tested these ideas with clinicians and older Girl Scouts to understand what they truly need.
And now in year 3, we’re sharing those insights with adult members and troop leaders, helping to make the mental wellness strengths already embedded in Girl Scouting more visible and intentional. This cycle will culminate in a council-wide Expo where Girl Scouts themselves share what they’ve learned and experienced—positioning girls not just as participants, but as emerging experts in their own mental wellness.
Together, let's take proactive steps towards nurturing a healthier and more supportive environment for every Girl Scout in our community.
To learn more about our work to date, read our 2024 Mental Health report and 2025 Group Provocation summary.
