New Year, New Habits: ThriveWay Encourages Focus on Mental Health and Well-Being in 2026

As the new year begins, ThriveWay is calling on schools, students, and communities to prioritize healthy habits that support mental and emotional well-being. While many New Year’s resolutions focus on physical health, ThriveWay emphasizes that mental health is just as important—and lasting change often starts with small, intentional steps.

Through its Peer Helpers PLUS program, ThriveWay works alongside schools to promote connection, support, and positive coping strategies for students. These programs help equip young people with the tools they need to manage stress, build healthy relationships, and support their peers throughout the year.

“Building healthy habits doesn’t always require big changes,” said Allison Moore, Co-Founder and President of ThriveWay. “Small, intentional steps—like checking in on others, managing stress in healthy ways, and asking for help when it’s needed—can have a powerful impact on mental and emotional well-being.”

As students return to classrooms after the holiday break, ThriveWay encourages families, educators, and students to:

• Make time for open conversations about mental health

• Practice kindness and empathy toward others

• Recognize when support is needed and know where to find it

By focusing on mental health as part of overall wellness, ThriveWay hopes to help schools foster environments where students feel supported, connected, and empowered in the year ahead.

For more information about ThriveWay and its school-based mental health initiatives, visit www.thriveway.com.

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About ThriveWay: ThriveWay is the nation's leading peer-to-peer prevention and support company, committed to fostering academic, social, and emotional success in students. Through their Peer Helpers PLUS program, ThriveWay partners with schools to promote mental health, teach peer advocacy, and reduce student violence and suicide. For more information, visit ThriveWay.com.