Depression is a clinical condition that last at least 2 weeks and causes significant impairment in a person's everyday functioning.   Below are some links to resources and symptom checklists that can help you determine if you or your loved one needs mental health support. 

Here is  a LINK the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) with information on what depression is and signs and symptoms to look out for.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a great resource that has local supports and excellent resources for individuals struggling with mental illness and for their families.  The link is here NAMI

Here is a LINK some additional information about depression and some local information we have put together.  Here is a LINK crisis numbers and hotline information if you need immediate support.  

Remember if someone is actively suicidal or in danger to themselves or someone else call 911 immediately.

Teen suicide is on the rise in our country.   As a district, we have taken steps to educate and reduce the risk of suicide among our students with specific evidence-based programming.    We provide the SOS (Signs of Suicide Program) in our 8th and 9th grades, Life Act comes in for our 7th and 10th graders to educate and teach students the importance of getting help when worried about themselves or a friend.  

We received a grant from the ADAMH Board to implement a new program called Hope Squad.  This is a peer-to-peer suicide prevention program that we have begun, which will officially launch at the start of next school year.

Here are  two helpful resources about teen suicide and prevention:

Here is a good article 9 Things all Parents should Know about Teens & Suicide 

Myths & Facts of Youth Suicide 

How to talk about suicide with kids: by age 

Remember if someone is actively suicidal or in danger to themselves or someone else call 911 immediately.

Many families have experienced loss during this difficult time. If you or your family are in need of support during the grieving process please click HERE for some resources and information.

Medina County Library offers grief kits that can be signed out to help families walk through the grieving process with their children.  For more information click HERE.