Pokémon Go was released just two weeks ago, but chances are you've already read your fair share of tips, stories, and articles of people putting themselves in harm's way—physically. But have you read this: Pokémon Go is having positive effects on its users' mental health.

The game uses your phone's GPS and camera to capture Pokémon "in real life." Users attribute that aspect to improving their mental health by encouraging them to get outside, get some vitamin D, and exercise. Read more on how users have flooded Twitter with personal stories and the science behind why these benefits could be real.

In July, we decided to get a bit disorganized… in hopes of collecting our thoughts, of course. We began with a couple sessions of collage making for youth. A collage is art created by interweaving different materials, photographs, and texts cut out from other sources to create a cohesive piece. Collage making is a forgiving medium, requiring no concrete brushstrokes or technique, which allowed our youth to create and project their idyllic visions uninhibited.

Then, we continued to get our hands dirty for our paper mache project for all our participants. Paper mache, too, is one of the most forgiving forms of art making. We can't wait to unveil the fruits of our labor in creating animals, fruits, bowls, and more out of just newspaper!