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.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction to Donovan Hall and His Mission
06:03 - The Disconnect in Education and Youth Engagement
12:40 - Building Self-Expertise and Mental Health Awareness
20:08 - Struggle vs. Suffering: A New Perspective on Growth
27:57 - The Swimming Pool Analogy for Youth Development
35:39 - The Power of Community and Teamwork
46:02 - Donovan’s Mental Motto