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October 20, 2023
"We often think of mental health as something controlled by the brain. But it actually depends on a balance of brain chemistry, physical health, life stressors, genetics and experiences.
When any one aspect of our mental health is out of alignment, mental illness can develop. It’s not a result of shortcomings or someone being flawed. You might have a genetic vulnerability, or you might have repeated exposure to trauma or violence that can increase the risk for developing mental illness.
Risk Factors for Mental Health Disorders
Many risk factors can contribute to the development of a mental health disorder and there is rarely just one cause for any mental health disorder. These risk factors include:
Family history
Childhood abuse or neglect
Adversity in early life, such as poverty, food insecurity or lack of adequate housing
Traumatic life events, such as sexual or physical assault
Chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes or dementia
Acute medical conditions, such as a heart attack
Alcohol and drug use
Social or situational stressors, such as financial stress, death of a loved one, divorce or a loved one’s incarceration
There may be both biological and environmental influences. A family history of one or more of these conditions may suggest a predisposition, but that does not imply that if a family member is anxious or depressed that anyone else will be affected.
There is also the question of nature versus nurture; if you were raised in a family where mental health issues were present, did you learn those behaviors through exposure and observation, or do they have a genetic cause."
Types of Mental Health Disorders
Some of the more common types of mental health disorders include:
Depression
Anxiety disorders
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Bipolar disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Schizophrenia
Seven Hills Hospital is a leading treatment center for adults, children and seniors struggling with depression, addiction and mental health disorders.
Seven Hills Hospital
3021 West Horizon Ridge Parkway
Henderson, NV 89052
Police: 9-1-1 for Mental Health Emergency Situations
Tell the dispatcher you are calling regarding a person who has a mental illness. Request a CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) trained officer and/or someone who has experience dealing with people who have a mental illness.
For situations that require the police, but do not require an immediate police response please call the NON-emergency number: Dial 3-1-1 .
If you need to file a police report, please visit your local police station or call 702-828-3111 for assistance.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Hello Families,
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and we want to provide you with resources and to encourage you to have a conversation with your student(s) about this sensitive topic. As a parent, you can approach suicide prevention in the same way you do other safety or health issues for your children. By educating yourself, you can learn what puts kids at greatest risk for suicide and what protects them most strongly.
Southern Nevada Health District: https://www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/resources-for-suicide-prevention-and-mental-health-wellness/
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741: https://www.crisistextline.org/
Children's Mobile Crisis Response Team of Southern Nevada: https://knowcrisis.com/
Crisis Support Services of Nevada: https://cssnv.org/
Teen Line: https://teenlineonline.org/
LGBTQ+: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Child Mind Institute: https://childmind.org/topics/suicide-self-harm/
Safe Voice Nevada (reporting application): http://safevoicenv.org/
Please reach out to a teacher, counselor, or school administrator with any concerns.
(Optional if needed) Please fill out this Google Form to get a supportive one-on-one check in with Ms. Bell, School Counselor: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZ-6qQSUr0vKxLNP-YJx51vW10qW6S5x_to5j1bexm0DdCYw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Additional mental health resources are available on the Counselor's Corner website: https://sites.google.com/coralacademylv.org/resources/mental-healthspecial-needs
Talking about suicide won’t put the idea in someone else’s head, and it might help save a life. This September, #BeThe1To start the tough conversations.
Everyone can help prevent suicide by taking one of the free trainings at: https://suicideprevention.nv.gov/
HOTLINE PHONE NUMBER (702) 399-0081 or submit a report online.
Child Protective Services (CPS) investigates reports of child abuse and neglect in your community. In Clark County, CPS is part of the Clark County Department of Family Services (DFS). In Nevada, abuse or neglect of a child means physical and mental non-accidental injury; sexual abuse or sexual exploitation; or negligent treatment or maltreatment of a child under age of 18 caused or allowed by a person responsible for his welfare.
If you suspect child abuse, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child or 1-800-422-4453, or go to www.childhelp.org. All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages.