WINNETKA, Ill. (WLS) -- Erika's Lighthouse is asking teens to take the Positivity Pledge in honor of National Mental Health Awareness Month.
The Positivity Pledge Calendar includes themed weeks and daily challenges.
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The Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois are bringing the pledge to all members. Scouts are even earning a special patch for doing activities during the month.
Erika's Lighthouse was created by Ginny and Tom Neuckrantz in Winnetka after they lost their daughter, Erika, to depression.
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Now, the organization works to defeat the stigma surrounding mental health by offering free teen depression awareness programs and resources to schools.