Events
Upcoming MGB events
Join us on our upcoming art workshops, events, and more!
Community Partner Events
Looking for more mental health and wellness events? Check out our organization partners for online and in-person events geared towards transitional aged youth and adults.
Mental Health Association of San Francisco
Warm Line
Peer Support Services
WisdoMania Foundation
Custom wellness & arts events
WisdoMania Fest: an immersive mental health & arts festival in Mental Health Month (May).
Songwriting for Wellness
Color Me In Arts & Crafts Party Booth @ Family Fun Festival
SF Bay Area neighbors—Join My Good Brain for a fun-filled day of arts & crafts!
We will have a FREE creative arts booth at the Family Fun Festival hosted by Spark Social SF x Creative Communal Makers Market. See below for more details:
Date: Saturday, March 5th
Time: 12:00-5:00pm
Location: 601 Mission Bay Blvd North, San Francisco, CA 94158
Bring pets, children, and the whole family!
Donations are accepted to support our mission in bringing more fun, free, engaging, and accessible healthy coping tools for children in the Bay Area.
Sunday Art Club
Join us for an hour-long virtual art event aimed to promote emotional wellness among school-aged children!
About this event
Love is all we need! Join My Good Brain for a 1-hour free online Sunday Art Club! We welcome children of all ages to participate, with no minimum level of art experience necessary.
This group art activity will be co-led by My Good Brain’s Social Media & Events Volunteer Marisa Cala-Keck & Community Outreach Volunteer Peri Trono.
Materials list will be provided ahead of time
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* Date: Sunday 2/20/2022
* Time: 11:00AM-12:00PM PST
* Price: Free
* Location: Zoom (link available at signup)
Support My Good Brain and donate to help us bring more free & fun arts events like these in the future:
www.mygoodbrain.org/donate
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About Us:
My Good Brain is an arts-based nonprofit focused on promoting mental wellness among school-aged youth.
Through the vehicle of art and play, we aim to teach children from a young age how to practice healthy coping strategies for mental and emotional wellness.
World Children's Day (Day 2)
SF Bay Area neighbors—Join My Good Brain for a fun-filled weekend to celebrate World Children’s Day!
We will have a FREE creative arts booth at the Family Fun Festival hosted by Spark Social SF x Creative Communal Makers Market. See below for more details:
Date: Saturday and Sunday, 11/20 & 11/21
Time: 12:00-5pm for both days
Location: 601 Mission Bay Blvd North, San Francisco, CA 94158
Bring pets, children, and the whole family!
Donations are accepted to support our mission in bringing more fun, free, engaging, and accessible healthy coping tools for children in the Bay Area.
World Children's Day (Day 1)
SF Bay Area neighbors—Join My Good Brain for a fun-filled weekend to celebrate World Children’s Day!
We will have a FREE creative arts booth at the Family Fun Festival hosted by Spark Social SF x Creative Communal Makers Market. See below for more details:
Date: Saturday and Sunday, 11/20 & 11/21
Time: 12:00-5pm for both days
Location: 601 Mission Bay Blvd North, San Francisco, CA 94158
Bring pets, children, and the whole family!
Donations are accepted to support our mission in bringing more fun, free, engaging, and accessible healthy coping tools for children in the Bay Area.
MGB Giving Tuesday Holiday Photo Contest
Help My Good Brain reach its goal of securing 20 Tool Kits for 20 students by joining our Holiday Photo Contest!
Sunday Art Club
Online arts and crafts event for children of all ages to promote mental wellness and shared love of art.
About this event
The season of giving, gratitude, and togetherness has begun! Join My Good Brain for a 1-hour free online Sunday Art Club! We welcome children of all ages to participate, with no minimum level of art experience necessary.
This group art activity will be co-led by My Good Brain’s Volunteer Mental Health Ambassador Pratishtha Rawat and CEO & Founder Dr. Danessa Mayo.
Materials list will be provided ahead of time
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Date: Sunday, 11/14/21
Time: 11:00AM-12:00PM PST
Price: Free
Location: Zoom (link available at signup)
Support My Good Brain and donate to help us bring more free & fun arts events like these in the future:
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About Us:
My Good Brain is an arts-based nonprofit focused on promoting mental wellness among school-aged youth.
Through the vehicle of art and play, we aim to teach children from a young age how to practice healthy coping strategies for mental and emotional wellness.
MHASF Redefining Crazy Fall 2021 Conference
Redefining Crazy Fall 2021 Conference
it's the system, not the people
Wed., 11.3—Fri., 11.5
12:30—5:00 PM
Join MHASF for three days of Redefining Crazy! With three virtual conference rooms, inspiring keynote speakers, and hours of engaging research-driven discussion Redefining Crazy is changing the narrative around mental health. The Fall 2021 Conference centers around stories of real people with lived experience who are at the forefront of community-forward methods to manage mental health.
MHASF Redefining Crazy Fall 2021 Conference
Redefining Crazy Fall 2021 Conference
it's the system, not the people
Wed., 11.3—Fri., 11.5
12:30—5:00 PM
Join MHASF for three days of Redefining Crazy! With three virtual conference rooms, inspiring keynote speakers, and hours of engaging research-driven discussion Redefining Crazy is changing the narrative around mental health. The Fall 2021 Conference centers around stories of real people with lived experience who are at the forefront of community-forward methods to manage mental health.
MHASF Redefining Crazy Fall 2021 Conference
Redefining Crazy Fall 2021 Conference
it's the system, not the people
Wed., 11.3—Fri., 11.5
12:30—5:00 PM
Join MHASF for three days of Redefining Crazy! With three virtual conference rooms, inspiring keynote speakers, and hours of engaging research-driven discussion Redefining Crazy is changing the narrative around mental health. The Fall 2021 Conference centers around stories of real people with lived experience who are at the forefront of community-forward methods to manage mental health.
Healing with Art & Yoga
For Parents and Teachers—Learn self-help skills through Art and Yoga for mental wellness
Sunday Art Club
Online arts and crafts event for children of all ages to promote mental wellness and shared love of art.
About this event
Prepare yourselves for a SPOOK-tacular event! We are so excited for Halloween and all the frightfully artistic things we can make. Wear your Halloween costume and join My Good Brain for a 1-hour free online Sunday Art Club! We welcome children of all ages to participate, with no minimum level of art experience necessary.
This group art activity will be co-led by My Good Brain’s team of Volunteer Mental Health Ambassadors—Marisa Cala-Keck, Alicia Geng, Pratishtha Rawat.
Materials list will be provided ahead of time
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Date: Sunday, 10/17/21
Time: 11:00AM-12:00PM PST
Price: Free
Location: Zoom (link available at signup)
Support My Good Brain and donate to help us bring more free & fun arts events like these in the future:
www.mygoodbrain.org/donate
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About Us:
My Good Brain is an arts-based nonprofit focused on promoting mental wellness among school-aged youth.
Through the vehicle of art and play, we aim to teach children from a young age how to practice healthy coping strategies for mental and emotional wellness.
World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day
Join My Good Brain in celebrating World Mental Health Day this Sunday, October 10, 2021. This is a global event to to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.
We are fundraising to help us reach more elementary school students in the Oakland, California area and provide more art therapy kits from our Tool Kit Program.
Here are two ways you can participate:
Instagram Donation Bingo
You can join our fundraiser by posting the following Donation Bingo social media graphic on your Instagram Stories.
Ask your followers to play Donation Bingo and support kids’ mental health!
Send your completed tax-deductible fundraiser amount to our Donation page.
Donate
You can also make a tax-deductible donation to our arts-mental health nonprofit program.
Help us share this event with others!
Beat the Heat Vol. 1
Mark your calendars—Beat theHeat Vol. 1 is almost here! Thetalented lineup joining forces next week include local favorite DJ Robbie Heights, along with R3D FLAGS, Illexotic, and LA-based band Drauve. We can't wait to dance our way to raising funds for amazing programs while raising the roof with you.
Until the beat drops, we are looking ahead to our upcoming 75th Anniversary—we hope you can help us reach our 75k goal by contributing today! A gift of any amount empowers our offers of peer support and resources to people who need it most. With your support, our offerings can continue to nurture hope, understanding, and brighter futures for those struggling with their mental health.
For any additional information, contact maryjo@mentalhealthsf.org.
Sunday Art Club
Online arts and crafts event for children of all ages to promote mental wellness and shared love of art.
About this event
Fall is almost here, and we love the art inspiration that nature brings with each new season! Join My Good Brain for a 1-hour free online Sunday Art Club! We welcome children of all ages to participate, with no minimum level of art experience necessary.
This group art activity will be co-led by My Good Brain’s team of Volunteer Mental Health Ambassadors—Marisa Cala-Keck, Alicia Geng, Pratishtha Rawat.
Materials list will be provided ahead of time
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Date: Sunday, 9/19/21
Time: 11:00AM-12:00PM PST
Price: Free
Location: Zoom (link available at signup)
Donations will be accepted to support our new and growing arts nonprofit organization for children's mental health:
www.mygoodbrain.org/donate
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About Us:
My Good Brain is an arts-based nonprofit focused on promoting mental wellness among school-aged youth.
Through the vehicle of art and play, we aim to teach children from a young age how to practice healthy coping strategies for mental and emotional wellness.
Real Talk: Suicide Awareness & BIPOC the Community
Let's really talk about what Suicide Awareness means, and looks like, for BIPOC communities. Real Talk is a space for open conversation—plain and simple.
Redefining Crazy: Youth Rising—The Art of the Journey
Redefining Crazy highlights transitional aged youth and mental health with an interactive, artistic touch this month. Two presenters will each use different forms of media to discuss youth and their mental health throughout the past year, all while sharing artistic resources geared towards youth as a tool to prioritize self-care. Save your spot for this virtual MHASF presentation today!
For any additional information please contact peter@mentalhealthsf.org
Sunday Art Club
Arts and crafts event for children of all ages to promote mental wellness and shared love of art.
Event sign up: bit.ly/mgb_sundayartclub
About this event
School’s back in session but that doesn’t mean the fun has to end! Join My Good Brain for a 1-hour free online Sunday Art Club! We welcome children of all ages to participate, with no minimum level of art experience necessary.
This group art activity will be co-led by My Good Brain’s team of Volunteer Mental Health Ambassadors—Marisa Cala-Keck, Alicia Geng, Pratishtha Rawat; and CEO & Founder, Dr. Danessa Mayo.
Materials list will be provided ahead of time
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Date: Sunday, 8/22/21
Time: 11:00AM-12:00PM PST
Price: Free
Location: Zoom (link available at signup)
Donations will be accepted to support our new and growing arts nonprofit organization for children's mental health:
www.mygoodbrain.org/donate
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About Us:
My Good Brain is an arts-based nonprofit focused on promoting mental wellness among school-aged youth.
Through the vehicle of art and play, we aim to teach children from a young age how to practice healthy coping strategies for mental and emotional wellness.
Healing with Art & Yoga
An evening of relaxation, meditation & education — light yoga, an art activity & discussion about art & mental health
About this event
Beginning with a calming Kundalini breathing exercise led by Anne Koller—artist, author, peacemaker—participants will follow an emotional tracking exercise. Then, Lydia Ferraro—school-based psychologist & art therapist—will add a splash of art activity and reflection. Dr. Danessa Mayo—clinical psychologist and CEO & founder of My Good Brain—looks to play around with art techniques to cope with mental health issues brought on by the pandemic. Some of our presenters will answer questions during a wrap-up Q&A, providing tools to understand mood, offer fun creative outlets, and ultimately bolster mental health management.
Mental Health Action Day
Learn more at www.MentalHealthActionDay.org
My Good Brain today announces its participation in the first-ever Mental Health Action Day, to be held on Thursday, May 20 in partnership with more than 500 leading brands, nonprofits, government agencies and cultural leaders. Over the past two decades, suicide rates have risen, particularly among young adults. And the COVID pandemic has accelerated the already dire crisis, giving way to what many mental health professionals have called the “second pandemic.”
Join us on 5/20 at 3pm PST as we host a FREE one-hour Facebook live event. My Good Brain’s CEO and Founder Danessa will be sharing about her favorite mindfulness and art activity—INTUITIVE ART PAINTING!
What should you expect? A moment of:
...self-reflection
...mindfulness
...slow living
...art making
...time carved out for you
...snack/break in your day
...relaxation
...good chill hop music
...fun time for art
...simply being
So mark your calendars, tune in, sit back, and relax!
Coming Together with Hope - Student Art Contest
Mark your calendars for 5/6!
Join us in celebrating the City of Fremont, Human Services Department’s fourth annual Children’s Mental Health Awareness Art Competition. In partnership with Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) we are celebrating national Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day and bringing attention to the creativity and resiliency of Fremont students. Students living in Fremont and attending FUSD schools have been encouraged to submit art, photographs, poetry, and digital work including spoken word performance, podcasts and short films.
My Good Brain’s CEO and Founder, Dr. Danessa Mayo, will be one of the panel of judges for the art contest. My Good Brain is also proudly sponsoring the event. K-6th Grade level winners of the student art contest will receive a $100 gift certificate from the City of Fremont, and My Good Brain has pledged to include a free Tool Kit as part of their winning prize.
On May 6th, Mayor Lily Mei will publicly announce the winners and runners-up via a video recording; and our virtual art exhibition, highlighting the work submitted to the competition, will be launched on the City’s website.
Visit the City of Fremont website for more info:
Mindful Arts & Crafts Workshop
Join us for a fun hour of mindful arts and crafts! My Good Brain is presenting a one-hour Mindful Arts & Crafts Workshop, hosted by our founder and artist, Danessa!
My Good Brain's mission is to promote children's mental wellness by bridging psychology and art. This event is focused on the important topic of race and diversity. Using the vehicle of art, this workshop aims to help children and families start the conversation about race, culture, and celebrate diversity in a fun and engaging way.
Date: Sunday, 4/25
Time: 1-2pm PST
Location: Zoom online event
Materials: A materials list will be provided to event attendees after signup
Proceeds from this event will go to support My Good Brain's first campaign project, the Tool Kit, and support vulnerable children in need.
Please share this event to children and families who enjoy art-making!
My Good Brain Launch Day
You are cordially invited to our online My Good Brain Launch Day Party!
Date: 3/6/2021
Time: 5-7pm PST
While we wish we could host an in-person event to mark the momentous occasion, it’s just not the time. We hope to have one in the near future when things are safer for all.
Join us for a virtual and relaxed get-together on AltSpace VR! We wanted to host a one-of-a-kind party, so we thought why not an AltSpace VR event? You don't need a VR headset to join, you can use a PC or Mac and attend wherever your are.
Event party is chill and free to attend! Tell everyone you know to join us!
We’re excited to share what we’re busy working on and hopeful that we can get your generous donation support to make it happen.
Come stop by and get to know My Good Brain, our mission, and plans for the year ahead.
Donations accepted:
PayPal: @mygoodbrain
Art Auction Fundraiser
Join us for My Good Brain’s first Virtual Art Auction Fundraiser!
We will be showcasing artworks by My Good Brain’s Director and Founder, Dr. Danessa Mayo, also known as DANESSA. Featuring her original artworks from the Healing Wound and L’Amour series, DANESSA will be sharing some of her most prized paintings like never before.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the bidding event will be hosted virtually. Browse all of the available artworks on display and place bids from the comfort of your own home.
Start: February 8, 2021 (12am)
End: February 28, 2021 (11:55pm)
Once bidding has closed, the highest bid made for each artwork will be automatically processed including an 7.25% tax. Payment method information will be required while registering to create your bidder account. All sales are final. Shipping for some items is possible. Other purchased artwork must be picked up in person beginning March 1st, within one week from the end of the Auction.
Please contact us to inquire if your item can be shipped, or if you need to pick up your purchase later than that timeframe.
Opening Reception: My Good Brain Virtual Art Auction
Join us for the opening reception of the My Good Brain virtual art auction! We are an arts-based nonprofit organization promoting children's mental wellness. In collaboration with our founder, Dr. Danessa Mayo, also known as DANESSA, we will be auctioning a selection of her original artworks to benefit the My Good Brain organization and its initial campaign project, the My Good Brain Tool Kits.
On 2/8 at 5-7pm, attendees will be the first to view the art auction items and have the opportunity to bid or purchase items before the general public.
After the event, the art auction will be available for the general public to visit the website throughout the month and participate. This virtual art auction will be held online from 2/8-2/28.
Sign up for the event below and join our opening reception! Tickets are $5 for general admission. A special link will be sent to attendees shortly before the event.