About us

The club was founded in 2019 by Saumya Narang when she was in seventh grade. Following the Parkland school shooting, in South Florida, mental health became a topic that is important to her. She noticed all of the stress her peers were inflicted by at her own school and took it upon herself to find ways to help them combat stress and created the Shanti Club. Today, the Shanti Club is expanding across schools in Florida to help students understand mental illness and learn ways to rise above it.

Mental health among children is one of those issues that is often stigmatized or swept under the rug. Parents' unrealistic expectations, tiresome hours, and lengthy curricula all harm students' mental health. Shanti Club, a student-run organization, aims to help adolescents overcome stress and anxiety through Yoga, laughter therapy, affirmations, and art therapy.

Mission

Adolescence is a transitional period in one's life. It is the time when you focus more on your career, make new friends, and become more involved in family decisions. You are more likely to develop social-emotional and cognitive abilities. You may acquire various ailments if you do not prioritize improving your mental well-being. According to WHO data, 10% of adolescents suffer from a mental ailment, but only a few seek medical attention. Another shocking revelation in the report is that suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among students aged 15 to 19.

The Shanti Club is a large family of high school and college volunteers on a mission to assist our peers suffering from mental trauma, stress, and anxiety. Our psychological health campaign focuses on removing barriers to learning and promoting healthy emotional, social, and behavioral development in students.

Vision

The Shanti Club works to create a world where adolescents do not have to experience the tragic effects of mental illness and learn how to combat and prevent it. We want to expand across the nation to make sure that every student has an opportunity to understand and work against mental illness.