News, stories and practical mental health guidance from Impactful Fund for students, educators and families.https://www.impactfulfund.org/en-ushttps://www.impactfulfund.org/blog/vulnerability-is-a-superpower/https://www.impactfulfund.org/blog/vulnerability-is-a-superpower/Somewhere along the way, strength was redefined as never setting down the weight. Three things I would do differently to raise boys who know that vulnerability is not the opposite of courage.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTmental-health-educationstudents-and-familiesScilla Andreenhttps://www.impactfulfund.org/blog/january-doesnt-mean-a-clean-slate/https://www.impactfulfund.org/blog/january-doesnt-mean-a-clean-slate/A new year often comes with the hope of a reset. A clean slate. A fresh start. But for students—and for most of us January doesn’t begin at zero.Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTcreative-coping-toolkithealthy-habitsmental-health-educationstudents-and-familiesScilla Andreenhttps://www.impactfulfund.org/blog/stories-that-heal-data-that-inspires/https://www.impactfulfund.org/blog/stories-that-heal-data-that-inspires/At Impactful Fund, we believe in the power of story to educate—and in making sure those stories reach the people who need them most. That’s why we’re proud to support free accSun, 23 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTImpactful Fundhttps://www.impactfulfund.org/blog/note-from-the-founder-sad-news-to-report/https://www.impactfulfund.org/blog/note-from-the-founder-sad-news-to-report/A week ago our hearts broke and our family as we know it changed forever 💔 The sudden and tragic loss of our son Jesse to suicide painfully underscored that while mental healSun, 27 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMTImpactful Fundhttps://www.impactfulfund.org/blog/surviving-the-election-season/https://www.impactfulfund.org/blog/surviving-the-election-season/1. The 3-Second Rule, 2. Breathe In, Breathe Out, 3. Focus on What You Can Control, 4. Be Kind (Even When It’s Hard)Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMTImpactful Fundhttps://www.impactfulfund.org/blog/talking-to-kids-about-school-shootings/https://www.impactfulfund.org/blog/talking-to-kids-about-school-shootings/Explore when and how to talk with children about school shootings using age-appropriate, trauma-informed conversations that support emotional safety.Sat, 07 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTImpactful Fundhttps://www.impactfulfund.org/blog/remembering-tina-helsell/https://www.impactfulfund.org/blog/remembering-tina-helsell/As the year ends and I reflect on our journey as a foundation, I think about Tina Helsell, my brilliant friend and our former Executive Director.Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMTImpactful Fund