All The Faithful

This program’s greatest desire is to introduce philosophical ideologies to troubled youths but not limited to them, in hopes of opening their minds and hearts to learning about human behavior and themselves through the study of philosophy. 

Troubled youths are those of an incarcerated or non-incarcerated population who have shown or been assessed to display anti-social behavioral mannerisms. Any youth with maladaptive behaviors within the juvenile justice system, foster care, orphanage, or schools in general can be given a second chance to learn ethical behavior via intellectual development through philosophy. Philosophy will stimulate the thought processes within the youth for them to discover who they are and awaken their true or false perceptions of life. Becoming better thinkers should support them in making better choices. There are valuable lessons to be learned through the study of philosophy and this information will no doubt support their cognitive abilities.

Program Outcome

This program intends to stimulate an individual’s mind in an exercise through reasoning. It will teach them to pay attention to themselves and others.  They will learn to value life and respect the decisions of others.  But most of all their behavior and choices are their own as will be their successes and failures. 

The prevalence of mental health issues among teens is significant, with estimates suggesting that around 1 in 5 adolescents globally grapple with conditions such as anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders. These challenges highlight the need for proactive measures, including programs focused on enlightenment and mental well-being, to address and support the mental health of teenagers.

Research studies have consistently shown that mindfulness and enlightenment programs positively impact teen mental health. Studies indicate improved emotional regulation, decreased stress levels, and enhanced overall well-being in participants. Additionally, schools implementing similar programs report reduced instances of anxiety and depression among students.

Numerous studies have demonstrated the positive impact of intervention programs on mental health. For example, research on mindfulness-based interventions has shown reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression in participants. School-based mental health programs have been associated with improved emotional well-being and academic performance among students.

Studies on cognitive-behavioral interventions for teens have also indicated significant reductions in depressive symptoms. These findings collectively support the effectiveness of various intervention programs in enhancing mental health outcomes for adolescents. These findings support the efficacy of such programs in fostering resilience and equipping teens with tools for coping with challenges. By emphasizing self-awareness and mindfulness, the program aims to contribute to a long-term positive impact on the mental health of participating teens. Funding this initiative aligns with the growing recognition of the importance of holistic approaches to adolescent mental health.

A juvenile group course for eight days begins with a simple philosophical assessment exam to evaluate where a person’s intellectual thinking lies. They will participate in listening to three five to ten-minute videos and then discuss what they've learned within one hour. The course will cover basic philosophy as taught by historical philosophical figures who have contributed to our intellectual understanding in our times. Some of the topics will be moral virtues, the existence of God, and free will. Upon completion of the course, they will retake the same assessment exam which will be utilized in a final discussion. They will keep all their notes, and a copy of both exams for their future reference. A Certificate of completion will be given to them to serve as a reinforcement reminder of what they’ve learned. Through this knowledge, they can learn about themselves and their character flaws. Self-analysis can lead to self-discovery that will lead to changes in maladaptive behavioral patterns that they notice for themselves through this program.

Each student will fill out the following questionnaire with philosophical questions. There is no right or wrong answer. It’s just to determine what level of intellect they possess i.e., low, fair, good, and excellent. By the end of the course, they will retake the same test. They will keep a copy of it for themselves as a reminder of what they have learned. 

Please download the test fill it out completely and keep it for your records. 

 As you go through each video please take notes to use when you take the test again at the end.