WISH has donated a set of "Be Kind to Your Mind" mental health posters to Parham Primary School, in a move aimed at fostering emotional wellbeing and positive coping skills among students. According to Antigua News Room, the official handover took place on Friday, June 26, 2026.
The posters form part of WISH's UNESCO-supported grant project and were presented to Principal Gayle Walter by WISH Founder Chaneil Imhoff during the official launch of the Hopeful Hearts Foundation and WISH mural at the school.
School administrators plan to display the materials in classrooms and outdoor learning spaces when the new academic year begins in September. The posters were designed to help students better understand their emotions, develop healthy coping strategies, and grow familiar with positive mental health language in their everyday school environment.
Speaking at the handover, Imhoff stressed the importance of equipping children with emotional tools from an early age.
"Children need to understand that emotions are a normal part of life, but they also need to know how to cope with what they feel in healthy ways," said Imhoff. "These posters are simple, child-friendly reminders that encourage self-awareness, kindness, and emotional regulation. If we want to build healthier communities, we have to begin by supporting the mental and emotional development of our children."
Imhoff also spoke to the personal significance of the contribution, noting that Parham Primary School holds a special place in her life and family history.
