As we close out 2019 and look ahead to 2020 and beyond, Erika’s Lighthouse is excited about new possibilities and reaching new populations. Over the past few years, Erika’s Lighthouse has successfully implemented classroom-based programming in diverse school districts around the country. Our middle and high school programs are being offered in schools ranging from […]
With the beginning of the school year right around the corner, we know many parents of children with depression have questions on how to talk to their child’s school about their illness. We’ve taken a chapter out of our Parent Handbook on Childhood and Adolescent Depression to highlight how to go about ensuring your teen is […]
Welcome to our blog. Erika’s Lighthouse is a grassroots, educational organization dedicated to raising awareness of depression and mental health for teens and adolescents. It is estimated that anywhere from 15-20% of young people under the age of 20 will suffer at least one depressive episode. Often, even closest friends and family won’t understand the depth […]
