Sources of Strength Application

Sources of Strength is a free, evidence-based program that helps young people build resilience and reduce the risk of suicide. It's a mental health promotion program that uses a growth mindset to help people identify and use their strengths. 

How it works:

• Identify strengths
  The program helps people identify their strengths, such as family support, healthy activities, and physical health. 

• Build resiliency
  The program helps people build resiliency by using their strengths to cope with challenges. 

• Spread messages of hope
  The program spreads messages of hope, help, and strength through student-led campaigns. 

• Create a wheel of support
  The program teaches people to build a wheel of support that they can turn to when they need help. 

What it aims to do:

• Reduce the risk of suicide

• Help people break down the codes of silence

• Increase connection, help seeking, and belonging

• Promote healthy coping