Building resilience through positive self-talk | Mental Health Educator Donovan Taylor Hall

Elevator no. 189: Donovan Taylor Hall is a youth empowerment advocate and mental health educator. Helping kids build positive relationships with themselves, he is driven by the idea that kids who feel better do better.Through social emotional learning, educational psychology, and positive youth development, Donovan has created programs and curriculum that aims to help young people become their own best friend. Chapters00:00 - Introduction to Donovan Hall and His Mission06:03 - The Disconnect in Education and Youth Engagement12:40 - Building Self-Expertise and Mental Health Awareness20:08 - Struggle vs. Suffering: A New Perspective on Growth27:57 - The Swimming Pool Analogy for Youth Development35:39 - The Power of Community and Teamwork46:02 - Donovan’s Mental Motto