Stronger Students Start Here Video Resources For Mental Wellness Skip to Videos All | The 9 Strengths | Sleep | Eating Healthy | Exercise | Gratitude | Rest | Faith | Service | Trusted Adult | Community | The 9 Strengths, Trusted Adult, • 5/8/23 Why Do We Need a Trusted Adult in Our Lives? People who have at least one trusted adult in their life are more likely to set goals, have a better ability to regulate emotions, and have a stronger sense of self-worth.