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Digital Toolkit for Brain Awareness Week

Brain Awareness Week is a campaign that promotes enthusiasm and support for brain science. Share these resources from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to help educate the public and inspire the next generation of scientists!

Campaign date: March 10-16, 2025

Hashtags: #BrainAwarenessWeek #BrainWeek #shareNIMH

Science education resources: nimh.nih.gov/scienceducation

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Celebrate Brain Awareness Week. Learn about the impact of brain science on our everyday lives by sharing NIMH resources! HHS NIH logos. National Institute of Mental Health. nimh.nih.gov/ScienceEducation.

It's #BrainAwarenessWeek! Share these resources from @NIMHgov to help educate the public about the impact of brain science on our everyday lives and inspire the next generation of scientists! https://go.nih.gov/bqOiYyp . #BrainWeek #shareNIMH

Alt text: Celebrate Brain Awareness Week. Learn about the impact of brain science on our everyday lives by sharing NIMH resources! HHS NIH logos. National Institute of Mental Health. nimh.nih.gov/ScienceEducation.

Did you know that big and important changes are happening in the teen brain? The teen brain is resilient. HHS NIH logos. National Institute of Mental Health. nimh.nih.gov/teenbrain.

Did you know that big and important changes are happening in the brain during adolescence? Here are 7 things you should know about the teen brain via @NIMHgov: https://go.nih.gov/4kRSbF2 . #BrainWeek #BrainAwarenessWeek #shareNIMH

Alt text: Did you know that big and important changes are happening in the teen brain? The teen brain is resilient. HHS NIH logos. National Institute of Mental Health. nimh.nih.gov/teenbrain.

GET EXCITED ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH! Download or order a free coloring and activity book for children ages 8-12! HHS NIH logos. National Institute of Mental Health. nimh.nih.gov/ScienceEducation.

Introduce kids to the exciting world of mental health research with @NIMHgov’s free coloring and activity book! Kids can learn about mental health and clinical trials and even conduct their own experiments! https://go.nih.gov/cx0n7Ex  #BrainWeek #BrainAwarenessWeek #shareNIMH

Alt text: GET EXCITED ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH! Download or order a free coloring and activity book for children ages 8-12! HHS NIH logos. National Institute of Mental Health. nimh.nih.gov/ScienceEducation.

GET EXCITED ABOUT THE BRAIN! Download or order a free coloring and activity book for children ages 8-12! HHS NIH logos. National Institute of Mental Health. nimh.nih.gov.

Learning about the brain doesn’t have to be boring! Download @NIMHgov’s coloring and activity book for kids to learn exciting facts about the brain and mental health. https://go.nih.gov/nUo1Xuj  #BrainWeek #BrainAwarenessWeek #shareNIMH

Alt text: GET EXCITED ABOUT THE BRAIN! Download or order a free coloring and activity book for children ages 8-12! HHS NIH logos. National Institute of Mental Health. nimh.nih.gov.

STAND UP TO STRESS! Download a free coloring and activity book for children 8-12! HHS NIH logos. National Institute of Mental Health. nimh.nih.gov.

Did you know that connecting with friends and family is one great way to cope with stress? Download @NIMHgov’s free coloring and activity book to help kids learn simple ways to boost their mental well-being. https://go.nih.gov/KXVRo5a  #BrainWeek #BrainAwarenessWeek #shareNIMH

Alt text: STAND UP TO STRESS! Download a free coloring and activity book for children 8-12! HHS NIH logos. National Institute of Mental Health. nimh.nih.gov.

Celebrate Brain Awareness Week. Share this video series to support kids in managing stress, frustration, and sadness. Jane the Brain. HHS NIH logos. National Institute of Mental Health. nimh.nih.gov/janethebrain.

Watch this fun and educational video series from @NIMHgov, Jane the Brain! Jane helps kids understand different emotions and offers advice! Join Jane as she learns through her experiences and explores ways to cope. https://go.nih.gov/5VYdXiN  #BrainAwarenessWeek #ShareNIMH

Alt text: Celebrate Brain Awareness Week. Share this video series to support kids in managing stress, frustration, and sadness. Jane the Brain. HHS NIH logos. National Institute of Mental Health. nimh.nih.gov/janethebrain.

Illustration describing different parts of the brain.  For full content www.nimh.nih.gov/news/media/2023/get-to-know-your-brain. Get to KNOW Your BRAIN. WATCH NOW. HHS NIH logos. National Institute of Mental Health.

Our brains are an incredible and complex organ! Watch this video from @NIMHgov to learn more about the different parts of the brain and what each area helps control. https://go.nih.gov/oGUsykS  #BrainAwarenessWeek #BrainWeek #ShareNIMH

Alt text: Illustration describing different parts of the brain. For full content www.nimh.nih.gov/news/media/2023/get-to-know-your-brain. Get to KNOW Your BRAIN. WATCH NOW. HHS NIH logos. National Institute of Mental Health.

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Celebrate Brain Awareness Week. Learn about the impact of brain science on our everyday lives by sharing NIMH resources! HHS NIH logos. National Institute of Mental Health. nimh.nih.gov/ScienceEducation.

It's #BrainAwarenessWeek! Share these resources from the @National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), from factsheets to educational videos, to help educate the public about the impact of brain science on our everyday lives and inspire the next generation of scientists! https://go.nih.gov/XyaAV11  #BrainWeek #shareNIMH

Alt text: Celebrate Brain Awareness Week. Learn about the impact of brain science on our everyday lives by sharing NIMH resources! HHS NIH logos. National Institute of Mental Health. nimh.nih.gov/ScienceEducation.

Did you know that big and important changes are happening in the teen brain? The teen brain is resilient. HHS NIH logos. National Institute of Mental Health. nimh.nih.gov/teenbrain.

Did you know that big and important changes are happening in the brain during adolescence? Here are 7 things you should know about the teen brain via the @National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) https://go.nih.gov/e4VQ5sx . #BrainWeek #BrainAwarenessWeek #shareNIMH

Alt text: Did you know that big and important changes are happening in the teen brain? The teen brain is resilient. HHS NIH logos. National Institute of Mental Health. nimh.nih.gov/teenbrain.

GET EXCITED ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH! Download or order a free coloring and activity book for children ages 8-12! HHS NIH logos. National Institute of Mental Health. nimh.nih.gov/ScienceEducation.

Introduce kids to the exciting world of mental health research with this free coloring and activity book from the @National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)! Kids can learn about mental health and clinical trials and even conduct their own experiments! https://go.nih.gov/eJwY7WT  #BrainWeek #BrainAwarenessWeek #shareNIMH

Alt text: GET EXCITED ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH! Download or order a free coloring and activity book for children ages 8-12! HHS NIH logos. National Institute of Mental Health. nimh.nih.gov/ScienceEducation.

GET EXCITED ABOUT THE BRAIN! Download or order a free coloring and activity book for children ages 8-12! HHS NIH logos. National Institute of Mental Health. nimh.nih.gov.

Learning about the brain doesn’t have to be boring! Download this coloring and activity book for kids to learn exciting facts about the brain and mental health from the @National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)! https://go.nih.gov/MDmKRuW  #BrainWeek #BrainAwarenessWeek #shareNIMH

Alt text: GET EXCITED ABOUT THE BRAIN! Download or order a free coloring and activity book for children ages 8-12! HHS NIH logos. National Institute of Mental Health. nimh.nih.gov.

STAND UP TO STRESS! Download a free coloring and activity book for children 8-12! HHS NIH logos. National Institute of Mental Health. nimh.nih.gov.

Did you know that connecting with friends and family is one great way to cope with stress? Download this free coloring and activity book from the @National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to help kids learn simple ways to manage stress and boost their mental well-being. https://go.nih.gov/kDDCGVw  #BrainWeek #BrainAwarenessWeek #shareNIMH

Alt text: STAND UP TO STRESS! Download a free coloring and activity book for children 8-12! HHS NIH logos. National Institute of Mental Health. nimh.nih.gov.

Celebrate Brain Awareness Week. Share this video series to support kids in managing stress, frustration, and sadness. Jane the Brain. HHS NIH logos. National Institute of Mental Health. nimh.nih.gov/janethebrain.

Meet Jane, the smart and friendly animated brain from the @National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)! In this fun and colorful video series, Jane can help kids understand big feelings and explore ways to handle these emotions. Join Jane as she experiences stressful situations and discover what she learns! https://go.nih.gov/AHI6zpC  #BrainWeek #BrainAwarenessWeek #shareNIMH

Alt text: Celebrate Brain Awareness Week. Share this video series to support kids in managing stress, frustration, and sadness. Jane the Brain. HHS NIH logos. National Institute of Mental Health. nimh.nih.gov/janethebrain.

Illustration describing different parts of the brain.  For full content www.nimh.nih.gov/news/media/2023/get-to-know-your-brain. Get to KNOW Your BRAIN. WATCH NOW. HHS NIH logos. National Institute of Mental Health.

Join the @National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to celebrate an incredible and complex organ, the brain! Watch this video to learn more about the different parts of the brain and what each area helps control. https://go.nih.gov/ZangpkB  #BrainWeek #BrainAwarenessWeek #shareNIMH

Alt text: Illustration describing different parts of the brain. For full content www.nimh.nih.gov/news/media/2023/get-to-know-your-brain. “Get to KNOW Your BRAIN. WATCH NOW.” HHS NIH logos. National Institute of Mental Health.

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Did you know that big and important changes are happening in the teen brain? The teen brain is resilient. NIH logo. National Institute of Mental Health. nimh.nih.gov/teenbrain.

Did you know that adolescence is an important time for brain development? Join @NIMHgov to raise awareness about the importance of brain science and the brain’s impact on leading healthier lives. To get started, read about the important changes happening in the teen brain: nimh.gov/teenbrain #BrainWeek #BrainAwarenessWeek #shareNIMH

Alt text: Did you know that big and important changes are happening in the teen brain? The teen brain is resilient. NIH logo. National Institute of Mental Health. nimh.nih.gov/teenbrain.

GET EXCITED ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH! Download or order a free coloring and activity book for children ages 8-12! NIH logo. National Institute of Mental Health.

Did you know there are many paths to becoming a mental health researcher? Introduce kids to the exciting world of mental health research with this free coloring and activity book from @NIMHgov. Kids can learn about mental health and clinical trials and even conduct their own experiments! Download the coloring book here: nimh.nih.gov/ScienceEducation. #BrainWeek #shareNIMH

Alt text: GET EXCITED ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH! Download or order a free coloring and activity book for children ages 8-12! NIH logo. National Institute of Mental Health. nimh.nih.gov/ScienceEducation.

GET EXCITED ABOUT THE BRAIN! Download or order a free coloring and activity book for children ages 8-12! NIH logo. National Institute of Mental Health. nimh.nih.gov.

Did you know the human brain generates enough electricity to power a small lightbulb? That is just one exciting fact kids can learn about in this free coloring and activity book from @NIMHgov! Download the coloring book today and help inspire the next generation of scientists: nimh.nih.gov/ScienceEducation. #BrainWeek #BrainAwarenessWeek #shareNIMH

Alt text: GET EXCITED ABOUT THE BRAIN! Download or order a free coloring and activity book for children ages 8-12! NIH logo. National Institute of Mental Health. nimh.nih.gov.

STAND UP TO STRESS! Download a free coloring and activity book for children 8-12! NIH logo. National Institute of Mental Health. nimh.nih.gov.

Did you know that connecting with friends and family is one great way to cope with stress? Stand up to stress with @NIMHgov’s free coloring and activity book filled with activities and art. Kids will not only have fun but learn to manage stress and boost their mental well-being. Download the coloring book here: nimh.nih.gov/ScienceEducation. #BrainWeek #BrainAwarenessWeek #shareNIMH

Alt text: STAND UP TO STRESS! Download a free coloring and activity book for children 8-12! NIH logo. National Institute of Mental Health. nimh.nih.gov.

Celebrate Brain Awareness Week. Share this video series to support kids in managing stress, frustration, and sadness. Jane the Brain. NIH logo. National Institute of Mental Health. nimh.nih.gov/janethebrain.

Do you know how powerful the brain can be? Join @NIMHgov to raise awareness about the importance of brain science through Jane the Brain, a fun and educational video series for kids. Jane is a smart and friendly animated brain that helps kids understand their emotions and offers healthy coping skills and tips! Join Jane today: nimh.nih.gov/janethebrain. #BrainWeek #BrainAwarenessWeek #shareNIMH

Alt text: Celebrate Brain Awareness Week. Share this video series to support kids in managing stress, frustration, and sadness. Jane the Brain. NIH logo. National Institute of Mental Health. nimh.nih.gov/janethebrain.

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Celebrate Brain Awareness Week. Learn about the impact of brain science on our everyday lives by sharing NIMH resources! HHS NIH logos. National Institute of Mental Health. nimh.nih.gov/ScienceEducation.

Join the @National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to celebrate #BrainAwarenessWeek! Share NIMH’s resources to help educate the public about the impact of brain science on our everyday lives and inspire the next generation of scientists! https://go.nih.gov/eMFg7UI  #BrainWeek #shareNIMH

Alt text: Celebrate Brain Awareness Week. Learn about the impact of brain science on our everyday lives by sharing NIMH resources! HHS NIH logos. National Institute of Mental Health. nimh.nih.gov/ScienceEducation.

Celebrate Brain Awareness Week. Share this video series to support kids in managing stress, frustration, and sadness. Jane the Brain. HHS NIH logos. National Institute of Mental Health. nimh.nih.gov/janethebrain.

Join the @National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to raise awareness of the importance of brain science through Jane the Brain, NIMH’s fun and educational video series for kids. Jane is a smart and friendly animated brain who helps kids understand their emotions and offers healthy coping skills and tips. Watch Jane today and learn how powerful the brain can be! https://go.nih.gov/U0Zbhfs  #BrainWeek #shareNIMH

Alt text: Celebrate Brain Awareness Week. Share this video series to help kids learn how to process their emotions, like stress, frustration or sadness. Jane the Brain. HHS NIH logos. National Institute of Mental Health. nimh.nih.gov/janethebrain.

Illustration describing different parts of the brain.  For full content www.nimh.nih.gov/news/media/2023/get-to-know-your-brain. Get to KNOW Your BRAIN. WATCH NOW. HHS NIH logos. National Institute of Mental Health.

Join the @National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to celebrate an incredible and complex organ, the brain! Watch this educational video that visualizes the different parts of the brain and what each area helps control. https://go.nih.gov/8ZI4AHO  #BrainWeek #BrainAwarenessDay #shareNIMH

Alt text: Illustration describing different parts of the brain. For full content www.nimh.nih.gov/news/media/2023/get-to-know-your-brain. Get to KNOW Your BRAIN. WATCH NOW. HHS NIH logos. National Institute of Mental Health.

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Brain Awareness Week (March 10-16) is a campaign that promotes enthusiasm and support for brain science. Share this digital toolkit from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to help educate the public and inspire the next generation of scientists!

Get all of NIMH’s learning resources  for students and teachers about mental health and the brain. Explore videos, activities, and coloring books to empower yourself and others on the journey to mental well-being.