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full-color illustrations, the
book addresses topics such
as coping with difficult
emotions, being kind to
those who may appear dif-
ferent, and seeking support
from parents and other safe
adults. It also has a section
on internet safety, includ-
ing the dangers of the dark
web.
The book premiered Nov.
19, 2019, which is National
Suicide Survivor’
s Day. It
is the first official project
of the Ethan Bean Mental
Wellness Foundation, a
nonprofit organization the
Beans established a year
after Ethan’
s death. The
organization is dedicated
to removing societal stigma
and improving acceptance
and support for those with
mental health issues by cre-
ating awareness and provid-
ing educational resources.
“Kids who are anxious,
depressed or who have
ADHD or ASD (autism
spectrum disorder) can
really struggle … I’
m
pleased to see a children’
s
book addressing mental
health and reminding kids
that there are safe people
to talk to when their feel-
ings are too big for com-
fort,” said therapist and for-
mer special educator Judith
Lipson.
Proceeds from the book
will be used to sponsor
other educational initiatives
at local elementary schools
and to motivate govern-
ment officials to support
mental health initiatives in
schools and juvenile correc-
tion facilities. Future plans
include a hardcover version
for libraries and other insti-
tutions made possible by
contributions to the Ethan
Bean Mental Health Fund
at Temple Shir Shalom in
West Bloomfield, where the
Beans belong.
While Bean and his team
brought the book to frui-
tion, he saw Ethan as the
guiding force throughout
the process.
“Ethan is the foot sol-
dier,” Bean said. “His voice
is driving the message that
we have to do more about
mental health. Helping to
mitigate the struggles of
other ‘
atypical’
people is a
way for his legacy to live
on.”
Jews in the D
Ethan’
s Healthy Mind Express is
available through Amazon.com
in paperback and an electronic
Kindle edition, and online at the
Self Esteem Shop in Casco, Mich.,
https://selfesteemshop.com.
For more information or to
donate to the Ethan Bean Mental
Wellness Foundation, visit
ethanbean.org or email info@
ethanbean.org.
The National Suicide Prevention
Lifeline provides free and confi-
dential 24/7 support. Call 1-800-
273-8255, or text 741-741.
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