On May 7, GSNC held a 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.
Our attendees left
feeling inspired to take the next step and become champions for mental
wellness within their Girl Scout communities by carrying forward the
event’s call to action:
- “Ask a Girl Scout” Circle Share
- “5 Days and Ways” of Mattering
- “Powerful Pause” Moments
- GSUSA Mental
Wellness Patches (by level)
We’re excited about the impact they’ll continue to make as they bring these ideas back to their co-leaders and troops.
Thank You to Our 2026 Event Speakers!
The event featured an incredible group of speakers whose presence and engagement made the evening truly meaningful.
A Four-Year Journey Toward Mental Wellness Leadership
This event is an integral part of a four-year learning cycle, designed 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. Download our 2026 Call to Action handout to become a mental wellness champion and infuse this into your own troop context.
To learn more about our work to date, read our 2024 Mental Health report and 2025 Group Provocation summary.
