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Good mental health is critical to a girl’s future trajectory and the future health of our nation.

October 9, 2023

At Girls Inc., we know that mental health plays a critical role in how girls see themselves, how they connect with others, and how they…

December 6, 2021

Introduction: What’s Happening? At this point, most of us are intimately familiar with the mental health (MH) impacts of the COVID19-era. A worldwide collective trauma,…

May 26, 2021

Thanks to the Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation for their partnership and support of our work with girls in the areas of positive self image and…

June 12, 2020

This past week and the past few months have been among the most difficult times in many of our lives. Just as we were doing…

The ongoing and disparate impacts of racism and systemic oppression demand our attention. At Girls Inc., we acknowledge the burden of these realities on the…

May 15, 2020

Libbe, 18, is a member of the Girls Inc.Teen Advocacy Council and a Girls Inc. of Orange County girl. Lizzie is a Girls Inc. Public Policy…

March 17, 2020

Each year in March, we celebrate Women’s History Month, a time to recognize the pivotal role women have played in shaping American history, culture and…

February 25, 2020

We know the next generation of leaders will comprise more women than at any time in history. Yet, far too many girls still face significant…

June 4, 2018

When we hear the words “mental health,” we often think of illness or disorders. Generally, conversations around psychological and emotional health happen most frequently when…