Why. Kids Mental Health Matters.
1 in 5 youth
have a mental
health condition1
2 in 5 high school
students report persistent
feelings of sadness2
1 in 5 youth
consider suicide and
youth suicide rises
8% each year3,4
Let’s help kids play, score confidence and find joy in life.
Our Game Changing Approach
Every play in sports is a chance to shine.
Every play in life is a chance for joy.
Plays4Joy brings the two together—creating playful, meaningful experiences that inspire and empower kids to discover confidence, connection and joy through play.
Play, laugh and connect—Plays4Joy are activities that bring you joy.
Those joyful moments with kids boost their mental health and make a big impact!
Plays4Joy in Practice
Plays4Joy brings joy to life by creating fun, meaningful ways to play, connect and grow together.
Joy of the Day
YouTube videos bring joy to life introducing fun Plays4Joy activities. Every video invites you to try the Plays4Joy. Sign up today and nominate your favorite team or athlete to share a Joy of the Day video.
Challenge
Game-ready activities that build confidence and spark joy through play. Challenge strategies are used by top athletes to succeed in sports and life. Follow @plays4joy on Instagram + TikTok.
Activities
A play-ready game plan to explore joy— designed for parents, teachers & coaches. These are strategies top athletes use that fit into what you’re already doing to emphasize joy.
Workshops
Through play, community members help kids discover joy, guided by our playbook. Our workshops inspire with special guests, including NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, MLS, Olympic and college athletes!
What is Joy?
7 Building Blocks of Joy
Plays4Joy is built on a proactive health foundation with a focus on joy + mindset. Together, these seven building blocks of joy help kids build confidence, resilience and connection in sports, school and life.
inspire +
motivate
fuel +
recover
laugh +
smile
think +
create
ground +
calm
social +
support
grace +
gratitude
Get in the Game
There’s a way for everyone to get in the game to boost kids mental health, sign up for Plays4Joy today! Added bonus, when you register you’ll be entered to win a workshop at your school or for your team. Questions? Contact Us.
Questions, Contact Us.
All donations to the 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Partnership for Proactive Health are tax deductible (EIN: 88-1986700).