Mental Health

Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

If You or Someone You Know Is in Crisis and Needs Immediate Help Click Here

https://www.mindwise.org/sos-sample/

This is a preview of the program we use when teaching our 7-12 grades about suicide awareness and what to do if you or a loved one is in crisis. 


https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/?sa=D

This is a great website for information and resources for anyone who has been affected by suicide. They also have an online chat room. 

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safe2tell

Confidentially report anything that concerns or threatens you, your friends, your family or your community.

"Safe2Tell is a prevention-based reporting system that allows anyone to submit a “tip.” These “tips” are then sent to local law enforcement and schools to help in addressing the concern. Tips can be made anonymously if preferred. It is designed to help schools identify youth who are struggling in order to prevent violence and tragedies from occurring. 

What Is Mental Health?

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.

Over the course of your life, if you experience mental health problems, your thinking, mood, and behavior could be affected. Many factors contribute to mental health problems, including:

Biological factors, such as genes or brain chemistry                  

Life experiences, such as trauma or abuse.      

Family history of mental health problems

Mental health problems are common but help is available. People with mental health problems can get better and many recover completely.

https://www.mentalhealth.gov/

Mental Health and Wellness

Positive mental health allows people to:

·   Realize their full potential

·   Cope with the stresses of life

·   Work productively

·   Make meaningful contributions to their communities

Ways to maintain positive mental health include:

·   Getting professional help if you need it

·   Connecting with others

·   Staying positive

·   Getting physically active

·   Helping others

·   Getting enough sleep

·   Developing coping skills