Health topics & links
Signs of Suicide
- If you or someone you know is in need of support, please reach out to a trusted adult or call for help.
- Trusted adults:
- School counselors
- Personal therapist
- Teachers
- School nurse - Mrs. Danser
- Nurse assistant - Mrs. Self
- Coaches
- Deputy Stahl
- Our administrators - Mr. Sikora, Mr. Harmon, Mr. Hill, Mr. Singleton
- Emergency numbers
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - call or text 988
- Crisis Text Line - 741741
Guided Meditations
Apps for meditation:
- Calm
- Headspace
Yoga poses
- easy pose
- cat
- cow
- tree
- bridge
- table
- balancing table
- thread the needle
Mindfulness
Anxiety & the brain
- Fight, Flight or Freeze response
real or perceived threat
physiological response - when your body has a reaction to the threat
- Parts of the brain
amygdala - "caveman" response - "I see danger, I respond." It perceives danger and is programmed to keep you safe; releases hormones for fight, flight, or freeze (FFF)
pre-frontal cortex - thinking, processing, and decision-making part of your brain
- Anxiety
worrying about what is going to happen (the future)
physiological response - your body's reaction (preparing for FFF)
anxiety itself isn't bad; it's when your amygdala can't tell the difference between a real or perceived threat
- When we get stuck in a worried/sad brain, you need to recognize where you are and figure out how to get back to a calm/happy brain
Sources of Strength
- When we feel right, we act right.
- 8 sources of support:
- Family support
- Mental Health
- Physical Health
- Spirituality
- Generosity
- Healthy Activities
- Mentors
- Positive Friends
YESS - Digital Citizenship
Personal Hygiene
You should wash your uniform at least twice a week.
During adolescence, you start to develop body odor, to combat it, you should:
shower daily
wash your hair every day or every other day
wear deodorant
wash your towels weekly
wash your sheets weekly
You should brush your teeth twice a day, every day. Make sure to brush your tongue and the roof of your mouth - that's where bacteria turns to bad breath.
Stress Management
Breathing techniques
Navy SEAL Box Breathing technique that was shown in class
4-7-8 breathing technique that was shown in class
The 4-7-8 breathing method is described as a 'natural tranquilizer for the nervous system' helping to quickly reduce tension and allowing the body to relax. This is a great breathing exercise for both adults and children to help alleviate anxiety. Basic breathing exercises that encourage breath control can help release stress. Feel free to modify it so it suits your comfort level and needs.
5 Finger breathing technique (sometimes called the Roller Coaster technique)