Back To Basics - May 2022 - Mental Health Awareness
Photo by Joanna Kosinska @joannakosinska
May 2022 is Mental Health Awareness Month and the theme they have chosen for the month is Back to Basics. According to Mental Health America 1 in 5 people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime. Everyone faces challenges from time to time in their life that can impact their mental health. You can visit their website to take a small mental health test and access more resources at https://mhanational.org .
During the month of May 2022 I am gifting my children’s story app “Talk About The Monster” (ages 5-11) for free at the Apple App Store to our children and families. Please find below a link to download the app and share it with your community. if you enjoy the app, please give a kind review on the app store.
Photo by Kay and Crew
WHAT IS THE STORY ABOUT
“Talk About The Monster” is the journey of a little girl facing her fear; the steps she takes, and feelings she experiences, until she comes to a place of peace. The story helps start the conversation about fear, anxiety, and monsters with whimsical words and vibrant images. This is a powerful tool in a child’s toolbox of life.
FEATURES
• 157 different words to build and enrich a little reader’s vocabulary.
• 80 interactive elements to engage the users experience.
• Read Myself option or Read to Me option for the user.
Available on IOS, Android, and Google Platforms. (the free option is for Apple (IOS) platforms)
Testimonial
(Mistofer Christopher’s) Christopher Miller’s Talk about the Monster combines rhymes, conversational English, and vivid illustrations to cast a light on children’s fears. The book explores the capacity of art, creativity, and language to communicate and manage anxiety. By encouraging its young readers to imagine the monster and to identify its features, the book empowers children to make their world less terrifying. It will make a valuable tool for educators who want to encourage children to experiment with language to tell their own stories.
---Felisa Baynes-Ross, Lecturer, Yale University
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