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Anna Sitar on Mental Health Fitness
Influencer Anna Sitar reflects on the importance of realness
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Child Mind Institute has launched the Mental Health Fitness campaign — a national call to action highlighting the importance that caring for one’s mental health is just as important as physical health.
Known for embodying the color yellow and sharing sunshine, influencer Anna Sitar always keeps it honest when it comes to her mental health. Rather than curating only the good moments, Anna shares how she keeps her mental well-being in check through small, consistent habits like journaling, therapy, and being vulnerable with her followers. Her message is simple — actively look for the good, even on harder days.
"Being able to share the way that I’m feeling, whether it’s my highest highs or my lowest lows, has shown me that there's other people out there who feel the same way I do. It’s allowed me to inspire them to look for the good in their every day and hopefully improve their lives."
About Anna Sitar
Anna Sitar is a content creator and influencer who’s amassed over 1.6 million followers on Instagram. She’s known for her refreshing honesty in conversations around mental health and normalizing vulnerability in digital spaces. Through her content, Anna encourages others to embrace authenticity and prioritize self-reflection.
About Mental Health Fitness
For decades, we’ve understood that physical fitness doesn’t just happen — it takes skills, regular practice, and a supportive environment. The same is true for mental health. Developed by experts at the Child Mind Institute for three different age groups, our Mental Health Fitness guides have been used by more than 1.8 million students, caregivers, and educators to build emotion regulation skills and resilience. Whether your child is 5 or 15, struggling or thriving, they can learn these skills. And you can practice alongside them. Learn more at Mental Health Fitness.
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