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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month!
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month!
Talk to someone now. If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the 988 Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States. Call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline with 988.
Check with your school site Wellness Team to find out about activities and resources on campus to recognize Suicide Prevention Awareness Month!
Elementary School Resources:
Elementary School Resources:
Me & My Grown Up: I'll take care of you
7 minute emotion regulation activities to help kids calm down
How to tame my anxiety monster: Book Reading
Middle & High School Resources:
Middle & High School Resources:
Billie Eilish: Friendship & Mental Health
Just Ask: Friendship & Mental Health
How to defeat negative thinking
Parent Resources:
Parent Resources:
Warning Signs: Suicide and Suicidal Behavior
Action Steps: How to help someone who is struggling emotionally
Resources for Students, Caregivers, & Staff: Recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month
Resources for Students, Caregivers, & Staff: Recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month
5 Qualities of a Trusted Adult: Elementary Activity
Activity Workbook "All About Me" for Elementary Age
California Department of Education: Mental Health
California Dept of Education Mental Health Resources
California Student Mental Health Toolkit for Educators K-12
Finding Silver Linings: Activity for All Ages
Gaining Perspective on Negative Events: Activity for All Ages
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Mental Health Podcasts
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Social Emotional Learning Lessons for May
How to Fight Compassion Fatigue during Covid-19
How to Support Youth Mental Health
Letting Go of Anger Through Compassion: Activity for All Ages
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
National Association of School Psychologists: Behavior & Mental Health
Mental Health America: Tools to Thrive: English & Spanish
Mental Health America: Mental Health & Covid-19 /Information & Resources
Mental Health Webinars: FREE! Collaborative Learning Solutions
Mindful Bubble Breathing Activity
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Self Compassion Break: Activity for All Ages
Supporting Learning & Well Being for Educators and Parents
Time to Talk: Tips for talking about your mental health
Youth.gov: Information on Mental Health Awareness month and webinars
Practical & Empowering Mental Health Training for Students (11+), Parents/Guardians, Educators/School Staff
Created by leading mental health experts, practical skills to manage stress and support others, evidence based content to increase mental health literacy. Approximately 45-60 minutes per module.
Child Mind Institute
Child Mind Institute
Resources for parents on mental health topics for children and adolescents. Link here.
Anxiety
Anxiety
Elementary School
Elementary School
Middle School
Middle School
High School
High School
Adults
Adults
Bullying Prevention
Bullying Prevention
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
Elementary School Resources
Middle School Resources
High School Resources
Educator Resources
Depression
Depression
Depression should be treated by health professionals. Don't try to handle it alone. Depression is treatable. Call or text 988 the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org
Elementary School
Elementary School
Why am I so Sad?- Kids sadness
Middle School
Middle School
High School
High School
Adults
Adults
What is depression? National Institute of Mental Health
National Institute of Mental Health: Depression Infographics & Resources/Disponible en español
The Right Resources Can Help You Manage Depression: Everyday Health Guide
Grief
Grief
Coping with Grief & Loss During the Coronavirus Crisis
Coping with the Loss of Routine during the Pandemic
Coping with the Loss of a Loved One
What You Should Know about the Stages of Grief
Elementary School
Elementary School
Video: Sesame Street: For Families: When Families Grieve
Video: "I Will Always Love You" Children's Book about Death & Grieving
Video: Explaining Grief to Children
Middle School
Middle School
Video: Grief for School Aged Kids
Video: How to Deal with the Loss or Grief of Loved Ones
High School
High School
Video: 5 Things about Grief That No One Tells You
Elementary Resources
Elementary Resources
The Center Coachella: The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert
Secondary Resources
Secondary Resources
The Center Coachella: The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert
Gender Spectrum- Resources for Teens
National Runaway Safeline is a federally designated national communication system for runaway and homeless youth, available 24/7/365, providing access to resources and listening professionals. You can call NRS at 1-800-RUNAWAY or at 1800runaway.org
Riverside University Health System/Behavioral Health: Transitional Age Youth (TAY): Drop In Programs available at Desert FLOW located in La Quinta, CA. Call for more information at 760-863-7970.
Trans Lifeline Hotline is a peer support service run by trans people located all over the US and Canada, for trans and questioning callers. You can call Trans Lifeline Hotline at 877-565-8860
True Colors United has created an online COVID-19 Action & Resource center providing the most up-to-date resources for youth and adults experiencing homelessness. They include resources for folks working in the field, advocates making a difference, and young people looking for help. You can access the Action& Resource Center at truecolorsunited.org/coronavirus-action-resource-center/
Parent(s)/Caregiver(s)/Adults
Parent(s)/Caregiver(s)/Adults
The Center Coachella: The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert
Gender Spectrum- Parenting and Family resources
Many PFLAG chapters are meeting virtually or providing 1:1 virtual support as requested for parents/guardians or LGBTQ youth. Go to pflag.org/find to look up the PFLAG chapter in your area and reach out by phone, email or on social media to learn more about their virtual support options. Local Chapter here located in Palm Springs or call (760) 202-4430.
Trans Lifeline : A grassroots hotline and microgrants non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness
Elementary School
Elementary School
Mind Yeti- The Mind Yeti is a research-based guided mindfulness sessions that helps kids and their parents calm their minds, focus their attention and connect to the world around them.
Cookie Monster: Sense Awareness
Thought Bubbles: Thought Awareness
Kids Meditation: Square Breathing for Calm and Focus
Yoga, Mindfulness and Relaxation designed for Kids
Mindfulness website and activities list
Middle School
Middle School
High School
High School
Adults
Adults
Racial Equity
Racial Equity
For Parents:
For Parents:
An Activity Book for African American Families: Helping Children Cope with Crisis
Embrace Race: Tools, Resources, Discussion Spaces, & Networking
Mindful Meditation: 10 minute Mindful Meditation for Social Justice
RESilience: Uplifting Youth Through Healthy Communication about Race
For Students:
For Students:
Center for Racial Justice in Education
National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation
Therapy for Black Girls: Self Care in the Face of Racial Injustice
For Teachers:
For Teachers:
Self-Control/Anger Strategies
Self-Control/Anger Strategies
Elementary School
Elementary School
Middle School
Middle School
High School
High School
Adults
Adults
Self-Esteem
Self-Esteem
Elementary School
Elementary School
Middle School
Middle School
High School
High School
Adults
Adults
Self-Regulation
Self-Regulation
We Do Listen Foundation-> Entertaining, educational books, videos, games and songs to help young children become better listeners, learn important life lessons and feel good about themselves
GoNoodle-> Movement and mindfulness videos developed by child development experts.
Sleep Hygiene
Sleep Hygiene
Elementary School
Elementary School
Middle School
Middle School
High School
High School
Elementary School
Elementary School
Daily Lessons for Social Emotional Learning
Harmony SEL Lessons Pre K to 6 (FREE TO REGISTER)
SEL Playbook K-12: Sanford College of Education (FREE TO REGISTER)
SEL Centervention Activities for Elementary/Lessons, Activities, & Printables
SEL 2020 Passport Challenge- Students work hard to master their social-emotional skills. Parents can help kids apply their skills with this handy reminder of how to use kind, respectful, pro-social behavior in any situation, in or out of school.
Second Step On-demand SEL lessons for Kindergarten - (video of each lesson)
Second Step On-demand SEL Lessons for 1st Grade- (video of each lesson)
Second Step On-demand SEL Lessons for 2nd Grade- (video of each lesson)
Second Step On-demand SEL Lessons for 3rd Grade- (video of each lesson)
Second Step On-Demand SEL lessons for 4th Grade- (video of each lesson)
Second Step On-Demand SEL Lessons for 5th Grade- (video of each lesson)
Naming Emotions and Social Emotional Learning for Kids Video
Middle School
Middle School
High School
High School
Parent(s)/Caregiver(s)
Parent(s)/Caregiver(s)
Social Skills
Social Skills
Elementary School
Elementary School
Middle School
Middle School
High School
High School
Parents
Parents
Substance Misuse
Substance Misuse
Elementary School
Elementary School
Middle School
Middle School
Ala Teen Support : For Alateen in the Desert meeting information: link here<=
High School
High School
Ala Teen Support : For Alateen in the Desert meeting information: link here<=
Foundation of a Drug-Free World
Information regarding Illegal Drugs
Is it addiction? Questions to ask yourself
Adults
Adults
Is it addiction? Questions to ask yourself
Parent(s)/Guardian(s)
Parent(s)/Guardian(s)
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Children's Program
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Prevention Works
How do we contain the fentanyl crisis? A panel of experts weighs in
How to talk to your student about vaping. The facts
Nicotine and Marijuana Education Resources
Opioid Prevention. How to help teens flourish and make healthier decisions
Talking to your teen about E-Cigarettes
What Families Need to Know about Vaping to Help Protect Children, Teens, and Young Adults
National Association of School Psychologists: Preventing Youth Suicide
National Association of School Psychologists: Preventing Youth Suicide/Tips for Parents & Educators
Parent Brief Screen for Adolescent Depression
Save a Friend: Tips for Teens to Prevent Suicide
Suicide is Preventable: Know the Signs
Suicide Prevention: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Suicide Prevention: National Institute of Mental Health: English & Spanish
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
Warning Signs of Suicide and Resources: National Institute of Mental Health
What to watch out for and how to help: English & Spanish: Child Mind Institute
Trauma
Trauma
What is Trauma?
What is Trauma?
Childhood Trauma and the Brain: Short video on understanding how trauma impacts behavior and relationships
Types of Trauma: The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Coping with Trauma Symptoms
Coping with Trauma Symptoms
Articles for Caregivers
Articles for Caregivers
“As a man, you have so much pride. To admit to yourself that you have a mental health issue isn’t easy. To seek help from someone else, that’s a whole different animal.” -Omar Manning, Senior Wide Receiver, Nebraska Football
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