As they continue to grow their acting career and maintain their stellar dancing resume, Alyson Stoner has been showing people how movement can connect to mental health. According to alysonstoner.com, they and their sister started Movement Genius in 2020, offering inclusive classes designed by therapists with a focus on reducing stress and improving mental health in an on-the-go format. Stoner notes on their website that this is just one of the ways that they’ve become an advocate for mental health, adding that they are working on projects that specifically support entertainers. They’ve also created affirmation albums that offer uplifting messages to listeners throughout the day.
On May 30, 2021, Stoner released the book “MIND BODY PRIDE: A 7-Step Guide for Deeper Connection,” examining how behavior and people’s way of thinking can affect their whole body while offering readers places to journal about their experiences. They released another book on November 9, 2021, titled “Mind Body Movement: The 7-Step Guide to Heal Your Body and Improve Your Mental Health,” which offers activities that take a deeper look at habits, stress, anxiety, and how they relate to how a person communicates, among other things.
If you or someone you know needs help with mental health, please contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741, call the National Alliance on Mental Illness helpline at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), or visit the National Institute of Mental Health website.
