What Do We Do Here?
We are for teens. By teens.
PEA stands for Personal Effectiveness Association, a certified 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization designed to support and improve individual mental health through exercise. Whether you are an athlete, or have never been to the gym, this is the place for you.
As high-schoolers, we've noticed there are limited opportunities for teenagers to address anxieties and everyday worries. Local Houston teens are invited to join us as we go on runs, do yoga, and explore various bodyweight exercises together while communicating about whatever may be on your mind in this safe environment.
Stay healthy, PEA happy.
Do you want to be a happy pea?
yoga, bodyweight exercises, running
open peer dialogue
Though we may not be professionals...
...we understand the power that setting and accomplishing goals has on building self-confidence along with the importance of having a friendly face to talk to because we are high-schoolers too. Our goal is to help create life-long health habits and, locally, provide a friendly atmosphere in order to help teens manage their day-to-day stressors.
Our approach is based on scientific studies that document the benefits that exercise and open dialogue have for relieving stress and other mental ailments [1, 2] as well as the proven ability of client-run mental health communities to provide successful outcomes for their members [3].
That said, there are a few things we expect of those who choose to join our peer community. Everyone participates voluntarily at their own risk, so please be respectful of others, and come willing to join by moving, listening and sharing in the activities planned.
References:[1] Sapolsky, Robert M.. Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers: A Guide to Stress, Stress Related Diseases, and Coping. United States, W.H. Freeman, 1994., pp. 265-267.[2] Whitaker, Robert. Anatomy of an Epidemic: Magic Bullets, Psychiatric Drugs, and the Astonishing Rise of Mental Illness in America. United States, Crown, 2011, pp. 343-347.[3] Mosher, Loren R., Burti, Lorenzo, Community Mental Health: A Practical Guide. United States, W. W. Norton, 1994, pp. 25-26, 101.UPDATES:
PEA IS A VENDOR AT THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR!!
MAY 4TH
10 am - 2 pm @ Forest Brook Middle School
Attendance is free!
Come support us as we lead family fitness and open peer dialogue, sell pea stress balls, and more!
May 2024 PEA featured in West University Buzz Magazine!
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