Parents and Families
At Lynwood Unified School District, the Health Collaborative Team and Mental Health Professionals promote the mental health well-being and academic achievement of all LUSD students. For life-long success, it is important to promote not only the physical health of children, but also the mental health needs and well-being of all Lynwood students. Together, Lynwood Unified School District, parents and families can work in tandem to strengthen the mental health of students both in the home and school environment supporting them on their journey to academic success.
Parent and Family Opportunities
The following opportunities are provided by the Student Services Department and the Health Collaborative Team to support parents with gaining knowledge in understanding the mental health needs of children and how to better support each student with thriving emotionally, mentally and academically.
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training and Certification provided by Occupational Therapy Training Program
Health Collaborative Linkages (e.g. individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, medication support, etc.)
Parent, Family and Student Informational Mental Health Videos
Parent and Family Mental Health Video Resources
We all have mental health and nurturing it is vital for long-term success. This is the primary inspiration for these video resources. A secondary inspiration for these mental health video resources comes from recognizing that every caregiver, adult and student can benefit from learning more about mental health and the important steps one can utilize to promote optimum functioning. It is beneficial to be able to watch and learn from these videos at your own pace. These videos provide in-depth information that support the improvement of ones mental health by utilizing self-reflection, improved interactions with others, and shifting mindsets from unhealthy to healthy perspectives. We understand at Lynwood Unified that a multimedia mental health psychoeducation format can provoke healthier ways to manage ones mental health and may reinforce age appropriate and desirable outcomes, resulting in a thriving academic experience.
Calming Anxiety
Calmando Ansiedad
Self-Management for Teens and Children
10 Common Warning Signs of a Mental Health Condition
Social Emotional Learning for Parents
Raising Caring, Respectful and Courageous Children
The Power of "Yet"
Parents Teach Focus
Every Kid Needs a Champion
Raising Kind Kids
What Kids Need Most
How Parents Can Foster Gratitude In Kids
The Opportunity to Build Circuits of Kindness and Resilience
How to Raise Kids Without Overparenting Them
Parent-Child Interactive Apps and Parent Resources
Many people enjoy using apps on smartphones or tablets to help with stress and anxiety. The following are apps that offer a variety of approaches to produce a calmer state. These kid-friendly apps are generally free or low-cost, but some offer in-app purchases or a free prial prior to subscription.
Recreation and Community Services
PBS for Parents: Social Skills by Age
InsightTimer
ParenTeen
CloseGap for COVID-19
Breathe 2 Relax
Get Help
Parent Cue
Cozi Family Organizer
Mood Track Social Diary
Winnie: Find Childcare
App Close: Co-parenting
How to Get My Child Help
Like adults, children can experience environmental stress in school, the community and at home (e.g. family separation, divorce, death of a loved one, community violence, school or home transitions, bullying, etc.). These stressors can often lead to changes in your child’s mood and/or behavior. Without healthy coping skills, the emotions caused by stressors children are facing can result in challenges at school and in the home
Signs to look for:
Changes in mood, behavior or appearance
Low grades
Not wanting to go to school or skipping class
Low motivation
Isolation/withdrawal
Irritable/easily angered
Feelings of sadness and hopelessness
Difficulty concentrating
Changes in appetite or sleep
Aggressive behaviors
Loss of interest in activities that are enjoyable
Feeling overly worried
What to do:
Complete the Health Collaborative Referral Questionnaire/Cuestionario para remisión de colaboración de salud .
Contact your school administration or school counselor to consult about a linkage to the Health Collaborative.
Complete necessary forms with your school adminstration or school counselor.
What should I do if I am worried about my child harming themselves?
If you believe that your child is thinking about suicide, approach the situation by asking your child. Asking is the first step in saving a life and can let them know that you are here for them and will listen.
Here are some examples of how you may ask:
“Have you thought about suicide?”
“Sometimes when people are sad as you are, they think about suicide. Have you ever thought about it?”
If your child is experiencing a mental health emergency, phone 911 immediately.
If your child is experiencing symptoms of distress and is not experiencing an emergency, utilize the Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800)273-8255.
Teen Suicide Prevention
Reach Out: Preventing Suicide
Mental Health Topics and Resources for Parents
The following links will take you to websites providing background information on many of the topics we commonly observe amongst mental health participants, as well as online resources for both students and their loved ones.
General Mental Health Information
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Topics
A continuación, se encuentran algunas hojas de trabajo y hojas de psico-educación que pueden ser útiles no solo para un padre o un adulto, sino también para nuestros jóvenes. Por favor vea abajo algunas herramientas que pueden ser útiles en los siguientes temas: Relaciones, Ira, Depresión, Atención Plena, Relajación, Ansiedad y Pérdida y dolor.
Herramientas de Estrés
13 Actividades Para Combatir y Eliminar El Estrés - 13 activities to combat and eliminate stress.docx13 Actividades Para Combatir y Eliminar El Estrés
Alivio Del Estrés y Relajación - Stress Relief and Relaxation.docxAlivilo del Estrés y Relajación
Las 5 Etapas de Perdida - 5 Stages of Grief I.docxLas 5 Etapas de Perdida
Las 5 Etapas de Perdida - 5 Stages of Grief II.docxLas 5 Etapas de Perdida
