May | Mental Health Awareness

Have more good days, together

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, the perfect time to remind ourselves that taking care of our mental and emotional well-being is just as important as taking care of our physical health. Whether it’s the stress of school, social pressures, or just the everyday ups and downs of life, we all face challenges. And that’s okay. What’s important is knowing you’re not alone—and that support is always within reach.

On Campus Resources:

Wellness Center - take a 10-15 min brain break, check-in with a trusted adult, chill in a quiet relaxing space during break/lunch.

BC2M Club - Focus on de-stigmatizing mental illness and starting the conversation on the importance of mental health.

More Resources:

Uwill - FREE mental health platform available 24/7 to ALL students (digital resources and 1:1 coaching w/ parent consent).

Take a Mental Health Test - Mental Health America offers free online screenings. Online screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. If your results indicate you may be experiencing symptoms of a mental illness, consider sharing your results with someone.

988 - 24/7 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Text or call.

The Trevor Project - The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people.

Resources

Take Space to Pause - Learn the signs of stress, make a pause plan to lower stress, and more.

Stress Busters - 7 ways to manage stress

Live Beyond - Understanding ACE's (Adverse Childhood Experiences), toxic stress, their effects on how we feel and act. Offers tools to parents and caregivers to reduce toxic stress.

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