🛡️ Student Mental Health Series *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

22.17 – Why Representation in Media Matters: Seeing people who look like you, speak like you, or share your culture in movies, books, and social media shapes how you believe you belong. Representation gives power to imagination—it tells young people that their stories matter too. When media only shows one version of beauty, success, or intelligence, it limits what others believe possible. Diverse representation expands understanding for everyone, not just one group. Supporting creators who tell authentic stories helps shift what society normalizes. You can also be part of that change by sharing your voice, your art, and your ideas. Representation isn’t just about visibility—it’s about truth. When everyone’s stories are told, communities grow stronger, empathy deepens, and the world feels more connected through shared humanity.

About this course

Trauma-informed mental wellness lessons that help students manage emotions, build resilience, and stay safe in real-world situations—like bullying, grief, violence, and poverty. Built for schools, youth programs, and Medicaid-compliant services.

This course includes:
  • Step-by-step guidance for handling social pressure, conflict, and unsafe situations
  • Stories and messages that encourage students to speak up, stay safe, and take control of their future
  • Flexible learning options for classrooms, after-school programs, and independent use

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