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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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