Mental Health Matters 5k

303 Main Street, Cumberland Center ME

Sunday, April 27th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ Mental Health Matters 5K

(INAUGURAL)

🗓️ Event Details

Time: Sunday April 27th, 2025 - 7:00 AM (Gates Open) 8:00 AM (Race Start)
Location: 303 Main Street, Greely High School, Cumberland Center, ME US 04021

💬 About KyleCares

KyleCares is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting open and honest communication about the mental health challenges experienced by teens and young adults in today’s society. Ultimately, the organization aims to eliminate student self-harm and suicide by creating school environments where students and their caregivers have the confidence and support to seek help without shame or hesitation.

Focus: Smashing the stigma of mental health, conveying that it’s ok not to be ok, and having a safe environment to talk about struggles.
Networking: Networking with nearly 700 Active Minds chapters in all 50 states.
Chapters: In the past 4 years, KyleCares has helped start 38 chapters in 3 states - MASS, MAINE & RHODE ISLAND.

🌱 Mental Health Awareness

Our club feels that the importance of focusing on the mental health of teenagers is crucial, as this developmental state is set apart by numerous challenges and transitions. Research shows that this generation of Adolescents often face academic pressures, social expectations, identity exploration, family discord, world events, traumatic events, hormonal changes, and so much more which can contribute to stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues.

Crucial Support: Addressing mental health concerns is imperative for the overall well-being and success of teenagers.
Early Intervention: Studies show that early intervention and prevention is first and foremost.
Hope: Normalizing "it's ok not to be ok" can help teens develop coping mechanisms and resilience.

🤝 Community Impact

We all know that adolescence is a critical period for social and emotional development. The heart of the KyleCares/ Active Minds club at Greely focuses on building social skills, fostering positive relationships, providing resources, offering school/community programming, and provides a safe space for teens to express themselves collaboratively and without judgment.

Promoting Discussion: Our students contribute to creating a culture where seeking help is seen as a positive and courageous step.
Supportive Environment: Aims to normalize "it's ok not to be ok".