mental health

Students may experience ups and downs in their mental health and well-being, which is a natural part of adolescent development. At the same time, adolescence is often the time that individuals may experience the initial onset of mental health illness and disorders such as anxiety or depression. The resources below offer information and resources on topics central to health and wellness as well as mental health issues that students may confront.

• CCSD's Mental Health Resources Page

• Article: When Teen Angst Turns to Pandemic Anxiety and Depression

• The Teen Brain: 6 Things to Know: Research and information compiled by the National Institute of Mental Health focusing on the change and development of the adolescent brain and implications for behavior and mental health.

• 8 Ways to Help Teens Cope with Social Distancing Blues

• Depression: Adolescent depression is increasing at an alarming rate. Recent surveys indicate that as many as one in five teens suffers from clinical depression. This is a serious problem that calls for prompt, appropriate treatment.

• Anxiety: Someone with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) worries excessively about many different things and is not able to control his or her worry. The worrying and anxiety causes serious emotional distress, and causes problems at school and in relationships.

• Suicide: If you or any of your friends are feeling this way and have had thoughts of suicide, the most important thing to do is to talk immediately with an adult you trust. 

  1. If you want to remain anonymous call the hotline number 1-800-273-8255 or go to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and ask them to help you figure out what to do.

  2. Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide

  3. American Association for Suicidology - Youth Suicide Warning Signs

  4. 5 Steps to Keep Someone Thinking About Suicide Safe

  5. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

• Eating disorders: Eating disorders are real, complex, and devastating conditions that can have serious consequences for health, productivity, and relationships.

• Substance Abuse: Think you might have a problem? Want the facts about addiction? If you are worried about a family member or friend, check out: Alateen

Resources in Response to School Shootings

Everfi--Mental Wellness basics

We are pleased to inform you that Las Vegas High School has launched a new initiative to provide curriculum and education around mental health and wellness.

Mental wellness is an important part of overall health, but mental health is often misunderstood or mistaken for mental illness. This interactive digital course fills a need as schools revise the way they address the mental health needs of their students.

Mental Wellness Basics  is a 45-minute course powered by EVERFI that models and builds a comprehensive understanding of what mental wellness is and how to achieve it. This first-of-its-kind resource uses expert-vetted content and engaging digital activities to teach students how to:

                     •   Describe the science behind mental health

                     •   Overcome the stigma of mental health disorders

                     •   Establish effective coping strategies

                     •   Seek help from others and support friends in need

The Mental Wellness Basics course blends evidence informed content with engaging digital activities. By defining what mental wellness is and modeling positive behaviors this online program teaches students the importance of paying attention to their mental health. The course shows the impact of stigma, explores the difference between mental wellness and mental illness, and provides strategies students can use to seek help when necessary. 

To register as a student in EVERFI, please use the following link and log-in through your Clever account: https://platform.everfi.net/new_registration

To access the class, use the following class code: adcbb74c

dating & relationships

• That's Not Cool: Draw your digital line. Your phone and social media accounts are a digital extension of your life. When someone you’re dating is controlling, disrespecting, or pressuring you in those spaces, that’s not cool. That’s Not Cool provides tools to help you draw your digital line about what is, or is not, okay in your relationships.

• Scarleteen: Inclusive, comprehensive and smart sexuality information and help for teens and 20s.

grief & loss

lgbtqia+ resources

safe voice