Mental Health Matters!
At Wendler Middle
Teens and Mental Health
As a teen or teacher or parent of a teen you have no doubt been made aware of the current mental health crisis in America for adolescents. The situation was dire even before the pandemic, but with the isolation of 2020-2021, our teenagers are facing unprecedented challenges to their mental, behavioral, social, and academic health.
It is critical that we all stay informed on the most up to date research and guidance of how to best support our students as they face this time in their lives.
Please explore this site and give feedback as to how you think we could further get out the message that here at Wendler - Mental Health Matters!
Mental Health Matters Monday Messages
Each Monday a student or staff member will read their essay on an important Mental Health topic.
Mairie on Anger
Leyo on Homelessness
Jeremiah on Media Use
Margie on Grief
Maselodi on Making Health Decisions
Mia on Managing Stress
Sam on Bullying and how to Respond
Ms. Bernard on Discipline
Kythana on Anger
Ms. Halseth on Emotional Maturity
Janet on Self-Esteem
Alyona on Kindness
Lorealbelle on Gossip and Rumors
Abdi on how to get help for yourself or a friend.
JB on Living with a Relative who has an Addiction
JB on how to Offer an Apology
JB on Anxiety and the importance of Breathing
Erik on the importance of Keeping Hope Alive!
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And here are a few from last year
Jeremiah spoke to the school about habits and routines.
Nico spoke about expressing feelings