2022 Mental Health Awareness Month
Many people are learning about mental health topics for the first time. Having a widespread understanding of the topic can help you or someone you know experiencing a mental health condition or crisis. Around half of people in the U.S. will meet the criteria for a diagnosable mental health condition at some point in their life, so everyone should know what to look out for. Everyone should have the support needed to thrive. Communities that have been historically and presently oppressed face a deeper mental health burden because of the added impact of trauma, oppression, and harm.
Seven topics comprise our 2022 mental health toolkit:
Starting to Think About Mental Health, What Plays a Role in Developing Mental Health Conditions,
Maintaining Good Mental Health, Recognizing When you Need Help with Your Mental Health,
What to Do When You Need Help, Where to Go, and Terms to Know.
It's never too early or too late to seek help. These basic tools can support anyone facing a mental health crisis and can lead to brighter days.
Simple Mental Health Awareness Month activties
The Greater Good monthly Happiness Calendar is a day-by-day guide to well-being. This month, we hope it helps you be calm, clear, and kind with others.
Wanna make your self-care routine something fun to do? Here's are a few printable self-care bingo games.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Take care of your own mental health with these suggested daily, weekly and monthly activities.
The Jeffco Schools Virtual Calm Room includes tools and strategies for students, staff and families to manage emotions and stress.
Jeffco Public Schools Resources
During this stressful and uncertain time, it is essential to address and tend to the mental health and wellness of ourselves, our family, and community. Below you will find a variety of resources to support you and your family members. Click here to visit the Mental Health Hub website.
In order to be our best for our families, friends, colleagues and students, sometimes we need to focus specific attention on taking care of ourselves. Jeffco Public Schools Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to support you and your families. If you would like further information, or to speak with an EAP counselor, please contact your confidential EAP at 303-982-0377 or visit our website
Jeffco Employee Wellness is a collaboration of Jeffco Healthy Schools, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Jeffco Benefits. Our vision is that all Jeffco Public Schools Employees have access to a comprehensive wellness program that supports their physical, social-emotional and financial wellbeing. Go HERE to learn more.
Employee Benefits aspires to improve the health and well-being of our employees. Employee Benefits, EAP, and the Employee Wellness Team collaborate on wellness efforts that help promote and build healthy and happy learning and working environments for our students and staff. Click HERE to learn more.