Believe it or not, Girl Scouts addressed the youth mental health crisis well before the national media began its extensive coverage on the subject. In 2013, the Girl Scout Research Institute released findings that girls were struggling with issues such as bullying, depression and suicidal ideation. Therefore, I wanted to shine a light on how the organization — famous for cookies, camps and crafts — is shaping the young leaders of tomorrow and providing support for them in areas their lives might…
