HT Hayashi Foundation

Saw this from the folks at Hopelab.

Resharing here. An important opportunity to obtain support for children and youth mental health and resilience.

Challenge.Gov Challenge.Gov is the official GSA government website supporting prize challenges and prize competitions that are sponsored by the US federal government. Here federal agencies provide prize awards to public citizens and entities who solve problems and develop innovations.

The fifth post in our series.

We thought this was a good image to share, and a good reminder of all the ways we are often hardest on ourselves. Be kind to yourselves. Have grace for yourselves.

Mahalo to Mental Health America of Hawaii for sharing the image.

The fourth in our series of posts.

The third in our series.

It is quite often that the elderly, especially those that live alone or are otherwise isolated, struggle with mental health more than most people realize. Make an extra effort to check on your loved ones, your neighbors, and your friends. This not only helps them to not feel alone, but it will allow you to monitor for any concerning symptoms related to mental health and wellness.

The second in our series of posts.

The rise in su***de ideation and su***de in youth as well as adults across this country is concerning. The crisis line is available for those who are in need or those with loved ones in need.

Congratulations to the newest class of HANO Fellows! We look forward to seeing the way the program supports your development and the way that you support each other!

Mahalo to the Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations for doing what you do!

This is the first in a series of posts, recognizing that May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We've been thinking about what to share, and the first thing we thought of is all the ways that well-meaning/well-intentioned, good-hearted people can misstep when trying to help a family member, friend, or colleague who is struggling with their mental health.

This is particularly true when the diagnosis is not publicly considered "serious" or as visible as someone struggling with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, etc. When you have challenges that can sometimes be masked, the danger is real and can increase the risk of harm to self or others - this includes depression (in all its forms), anxiety (in all its forms), eating disorders, PTSD, and many more.

Important things to consider, pay attention to, and be mindful of. One of the foundation's areas of focus looks at the needs of women and girls who are at-risk (for a variety of reasons).

More Girls Are Being Diagnosed With Autism Autism rates in girls have steadily risen in recent years. But as more women are diagnosed in adulthood, some wonder how many girls are still missed.

This report highlights some of the reasons why we believe supporting the arts & culture community is essential.

We believe in the power of art to change lives. This report highlights how the arts & culture sector significantly impacts the economies of the communities in which they exist. We encourage you to not only read this article but to click on the links that direct you to the information on arts.gov. There is a treasure trove of data available, including for Hawaii.



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Arts and Cultural Industries Represented a Record $1 Trillion of the US Economy in 2021, New Report Finds The arts and culture sectors represented more than $1 trillion of the US economy in 2021 and accounted for a record portion of country’s overall economic value, per new data from the government. On…

One of the foundation's areas of focus is supporting the needs of women and girls who are at-risk and struggling with a variety of life challenges. This article in the Washington Post highlights the ways in which our girls are in crisis. It also mentions some of the very basic ways that adults can support them - don't judge, don't minimize and attribute things to normal teenage drama, listen, believe, and work hard to see them for who they are not who we want them to be.

The crisis in American girlhood Stark findings on the pervasive sadness, suicidal thoughts and sexual violence endured by teen girls have jolted parents and the wider public.

A big congratulations and good luck to Tess and Kalei, as they represent Hawaii at the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 this summer! We are proud supporters of Special Olympics Hawaii and are excited for these two athletes and their upcoming summer adventure!

If you are able to and so inclined, there is also a donation link (for travel costs) in the Hawaii News Now story.

2 Hawaii athletes get ready to compete in the Special Olympics World Games The two highly-decorated wahine athletes will be joining Team USA to compete in Berlin, Germany.