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If you are wondering "what are my options?"
It is important for students to know help is available if they need it.
For Students
For Students
link to print: National Resources Poster
Quick Access! Handing out these printable resources to students in middle and high school normalizes mental health issues and prevents students from having to approach a publicly posted version in their school, or frantically make google searches.
For Teachers
For Teachers
Resources for School Personnel
When in doubt, reach out to your school's counselor
Making community referrals
Directories for finding therapists:
https://members.adaa.org/search/custom.asp?id=4685
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
https://openpathcollective.org
OCD Specific:
In the state of Maine:
Note:
When making community refferals, especially if you suspect a student has OCD, it is important they find the right treatment, meaning a professional that has training with OCD treatment, ERP. Incorrect treatment can make OCD symptoms worse.
"It is estimated that the majority of youth with anxiety and/or OCD do not receive treatment due to the limited number of clinicians with expertise in CBT/ERP for anxiety and/or OCD in kids and teens. Therapists who treat children and adolescents with anxiety and/or OCD must understand the unique needs and cognitive capabilities of children"
Anxiety in the Classroom is an excellent resource by the world renowned Internation OCD Foundation based in Boston, MA. Should you look at one resource from this site, let it be this one:
https://anxietyintheclassroom.org
They cover accomodations, 504 plans and IEP implications, additional resurces, strategies, and much more information for students, teachers, and school personnel.
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