Patch Programs | Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month.

Observed since 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month gives us the chance to emphasize the importance of mental health, attempt to de-stigmatize it, and raise awareness—and help—those in need of treatment.

Because mental health affects how we feel, think, and act, it's important to nurture our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Studies have shown that being outdoors increases our brain's serotonin and dopamine levels, which are "feel-good" hormones. When they're boosted, our anxiety and depression decrease.

During this patch program, Girl Scouts will get a good dose of "feel-good" hormones by going outdoors and exploring nature. They're encouraged to complete 10 activities to earn the patch.

Patch Program PDF »

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month.

Observed since 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month gives us the chance to emphasize the importance of mental health, attempt to de-stigmatize it, and raise awareness—and help—those in need of treatment.

Because mental health affects how we feel, think, and act, it's important to nurture our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Studies have shown that being outdoors increases our brain's serotonin and dopamine levels, which are "feel-good" hormones. When they're boosted, our anxiety and depression decrease.

During this patch program, Girl Scouts will get a good dose of "feel-good" hormones by going outdoors and exploring nature. They're encouraged to complete 10 activities to earn the patch.

Patch Program PDF »