Project Helping - Building Mental Resiliency Through Kyndfulness

Jacob Scholl is a University of Denver law student who plans to enter the field of criminal defense practice after he earns his juris doctor. Community involved, Jacob Scholl volunteers with Project Helping as a Kynd Leader. This ambassador position helps ensure fun and meaningful events with a nonprofit that provides motivational support to those living with brain conditions.

With 20 percent of Americans living with mental health obstacles, a majority of people facing such challenges do not receive the help they need. This is one major factor in suicide being the country’s second most prevalent cause of death among those in the 10 to 39 age range.

The reason why many face mental challenges alone is not simply because of a lack of social services. Rather, people feel ashamed or afraid to appear weak and ask for assistance. Project Helping aims to break through this barrier and change this dynamic through a vision of nonjudgemental “kyndfulness.” This encompasses humility, gratitude, faith, and intentional acts that better others’ lives.

Some of the Project Helping initiatives include the Emily's Light program for moms, the Kind Club for kids, and Kynd U, which focuses on mental resilience and suicide prevention among teens.