Addressing the Mental Health Decline in Children: The Power of Positive Visual Messages

The mental health of our teens and young children is a growing concern, with rates of anxiety, depression, and stress at an all-time high. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics in 2021 declared a national emergency in child and adolescent mental health. Social pressures, academic demands, and the impact of technology/social media can often feel overwhelming, leaving many children struggling to cope. During these challenging times, it’s essential to surround our children with love, positivity, and reminders of their worth.

One simple yet powerful way to uplift children is through visual positive messages. Whether it’s a kind word, a supportive reminder, or a positive affirmation, these messages have the ability to make a lasting impact on a child’s self-esteem and mental well-being. Seeing or wearing words that reflect love, kindness, and strength can boost their mood and remind them they are not alone.

At Mewsic Moves, we’re excited to launch our new Affirma-Tee’s Campaign, a line of affirmation t-shirts for toddlers and children. These shirts are designed to spread kindness and positivity, offering visual reminders of love, encouragement, and resilience. By wearing these positive messages, children can both receive and share affirmations with those around them, creating a ripple effect of much needed kindness and connection in our everyday environments.

At Mewsic Moves we believe and teach our clients that even small acts, like seeing and sharing uplifting messages, can make a big difference in the mental health of our youth. With the Affirma-Tee’s Campaign, we hope to help foster a culture of kindness and remind every child - and adult - of the importance of love, self-acceptance, and compassion.

Join us in this mission to spread positivity, one affirmation, one t-shirt at a time!

We can’t do this alone and need your help!

We're designing new affirmation tees for children, and we want your input! Share the positive messages you'd love to see on our t-shirts or what affirmations you’d like your child to learn and share with the world. Your idea could be featured on our next collection!" If we choose one of your ideas you will be given 5 FREE T-shirts to share with your family and friends and also be instrumental in creating the design. 

Check out our Affirma-Tees Here

Additional Mental Health Statistics:

• 1 in 5 children in the U.S. is affected by a mental health disorder

• Anxiety and depression have risen by 27.9% during the Covid-19 pandemic

• The CDC (2022) reported that about 9.8% of children (ages 3-17) had received a diagnosis of ADHD, 9.4% had been diagnosed with anxiety, and 4.4% with depression

• Suicide is now the second leading cause of death for children and teens aged 10–19 in the U.S.

• The pandemic triggered higher rates of loneliness, depression, and anxiety as children faced isolation and disrupted and social-emotional learning.

• Over 50% of children with a mental health condition do not receive treatment, either due to stigma, lack of resources, or financial barriers

• The American Psychological Association (APA) found that academic pressures, social isolation, and the fear of failing are major contributors to mental health declines among school-aged children

*Resources: American Psychological Association, Center for Disease Control, National Survey of Children’s Health, National Institute of Mental Health, American Academy of Pediatrics & National Alliance on Mental Health