Wood-Ridge High School
Neutral Zone/Teen Institute
Mental Health Awareness
Our intention is to enhance students' knowledge about mental health and ways that they can be helped. Everybody deserves to be heard and no problem is too small. WRHS strives to be a safe place where mental health is prioritized!
Resources within WRHS
Interview with the WR Child Study Team
Guidance Counselors:
Mrs. Paniagua - lpaniagua@wood-ridgeschools.org
Ms. Sanchez- asanchez@wood-ridgeschools.org
Mr. LaBelle- jlabelle@wood-ridgeschools.org
School Psychologist
Ms. Bautista- cbautista@wood-ridgeschools.org
Self-Care Day!
Designate one day a week to take care of yourself!
Start your day with a nutritious breakfast
Spend the day with positive thoughts. Keep a positive mindset!
Complete the things you need to do that don't require too much of your energy.
Rest in a clean space in your free time; a clean room leads to a clean mind!
Read a book or watch a movie
*Keep yourself nourished throughout the day. Physical health is just as important*
Talking about Mental Health
The struggle with mental health is an issue that is prevalent in all ages. Students experience these problems with stress triggers such as schoolwork, peer pressure, home-life, etc. It is vital for students to know that they are completely able to get help.
Developing a recovery plan:
It is important to first identify your struggle. Informing a trusted adult is best in helping think of ways to diminish the obstacles you're experiencing. Building stable relationships with people you are able to trust and confide in is one of the aspects of recovering. A support system is always necessary.
This helps with your emotional health which can be compromised when surrounded by the wrong people. For students who struggle with their home life, it may be hard to find assistance or someone to talk to. It is important for them to be heard and reside in a safe place.
A lot of your physical health can affect your mentality as well. Be sure to make healthy choices about what you put into your body and the way you take care of yourself.
Find something to look forward to each day. Engage yourself in activities you enjoy whether they're inside or outside of school. Helping others, being with family, finding a job, and treating yourself in some way are all things that can raise your mental spirit.
Resources
Hotlines:
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Treatment Referral Helpline: 1-877-726-4727
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-787-3224
* More on "Further Information" *
Here is a helpful video on How to cope with anxiety.
