Is your teenager resilient?  When we think about what helps teens thrive, we often picture supportive families, good friends, and safe schools. But there’s another powerful tool that contributes to academic, social, and even spiritual thriving: service learning.  Service learning is a blend of serving others and intentionally coaching or educating. The research shows that it provides huge benefits for mental health in teenagers. Today’s teens face unprecedented levels of stress and anxiety. According to the CDC, 40% of teenagers in 2023 reported feeling persistently sad or hopeless. And 20% experienced suicidal ideation at some point. Being there for our students is essential, but it’s also more challenging than ever…