Students Inspired through Wellness Day
Our grant to Carmel Catholic High School, Meg’s alma mater, provided faculty training called “Mental Health First Aid,” provided by The Josselyn Center, before the school year began.
In September, CCHS hosted Wellness Day for the entire student body of 1,200 teens, focused on the social, emotional, and spiritual well-being of students. Meg’s Legacy sponsored motivational speaker Darryl Bellamy, who challenged students to confront their fears with courage and embrace life’s challenges with confidence. Bellamy’s dynamic message, “FEARLESS INSIDE,” encourages students to recognize their inner strength and build resilience—a theme that aligns closely with Carmel Catholic’s mission to educate the whole person in mind, body, and spirit.
Student comments after the event include: “I learned that most fears I have, others have them too”; “Fear is natural, but we need to learn to manage it”; “We shouldn’t be afraid to express ourselves”; “Everyone has fears and you are not alone. It’s ok to be afraid.”
Helping students develop healthy coping strategies, strengthen relationships, and reflect on their overall well-being is a priority in nurturing student mental health at Carmel.
