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Benefits of early intervention in schools[edit | edit source]
- Lower risk of relapse
- Reduced risk of suicide
- Reduced vocational/developmental disruption
- Reduced family stress
- Improved recovery
- Reduced need for hospitalization
Destigmatizing mental health[edit | edit source]
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 1-800-950-6264
- Steps to cope with stigma
- Get treatment
- Don't let stigma create self-doubt and shame
- Don't isolate yourself
- Don't equate yourself with your illness
- Join a support group
- Get help at school
- Speak out against stigma
School Safety Hotline 1-877-729-7867[edit | edit source]
- Anonymously report weapon violations, bomb threats, drug misuse, bullying, etc.
Self-Esteem[edit | edit source]
- Psychoeducation on self-esteem and helpful worksheets to address/improve self-esteem
- Eating Disorders
- Depression
- Anxiety
Self-harm (NSSI)[edit | edit source]
Crisis Text Line[edit | edit source]
- Text 741741; Text HOME to connect to a crisis counselor
- https://www.crisistextline.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness[edit | edit source]
- What is self-harm?
- Why do people self-harm?
- Treatment and coping
- What to do when someone else self-harms
- https://www.nami.org/learn-more/mental-health-conditions/related-conditions/self-harm
Suicidality[edit | edit source]
National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255[edit | edit source]
Crisis Text Line[edit | edit source]
- Text 741741; Text HOME to connect to a crisis counselor
- https://www.crisistextline.org
Educating Parents[edit | edit source]
- Common reasons teens consider suicide
- Learn to recognize the warning signs
- How to help if you notice warning signs
- https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=teen-suicide-learning-to-recognize-the-warning-signs-1-1696
Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM)[edit | edit source]
- reduce access to lethal means (firearms, medication, sharp objects, lighters, etc) to prevent suicidal behavior
- 48% of those who attempted suicide reported having first started thinking about making that attempt within 10 minutes before the attempt.
- 83-90% of firearm suicide attempts are lethal
- Firearms represent 51% of the fatal suicide attempts in the US
Lethal Means Counseling[edit | edit source]
- assess suicide risk
- explain risk to patient and parent/support person
- collaborate on a plan to reduce access to lethal means
- agree on roles and timetable and document the plan
- follow up within 24 hours and at next appointment
Safety Plan[edit | edit source]
- identify warning signs
- coping strategies to distract from negative thoughts
- people one can reach out to for help
- professionals / agencies one can contact in a crisis
- how to make the environment safe/limit access to lethal means
Seek counseling services within schools and outside schools in the community to address suicidality[edit | edit source]
- contact your school counselor and/or school social worker for psychological services
- speak with your teachers about mental health resources within the school
- speak with your parents about seeking community-based mental health services (individual and/or group therapy)
Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance (YRBS) 2017 Findings on High School Students' Suicidal Behavior [1][edit | edit source]
- 17.2 % of students nationwide had seriously considered attempting suicide in last 12 months
- Prevalence of having seriously considered attempting suicide was higher among females (22.1%) than males (11.9%)
- 13.6% of students nationwide had made a suicide plan in last 12 months
- 7.4% of students nationwide had attempted suicide at least once in last 12 months
Bullying[edit | edit source]
https://www.stopbullying.gov[edit | edit source]
https://www.bullybust.org/students[edit | edit source]
Stomp Out Bullying HelpChat Live[edit | edit source]
6 Ways to be an ally (English and Spanish)[edit | edit source]
- Support targets, whether you know them or not
- Don't participate
- Tell aggressors to stop
- Inform a trusted adult
- Get to know people instead of judging them
- Be an ally online
YRBS Findings on Students' experience with Bullying [2][edit | edit source]
- 14.9% of students nationwide have been electronically bullied (texts or any form of social media) in the last 12 months
- 19% of students nationwide have been bullied on school property in the last 12 months
Gender and Sexuality (LGBTQIA+)[edit | edit source]
Crisis Hotline for LGBTQIA+ Youth via the Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386[edit | edit source]
Trevor Project[edit | edit source]
CDC Page on Resources for LGBTQIA+ youth[edit | edit source]
Resources via GLAAD for LGBTQIA+ community[edit | edit source]
YRBS Findings on LGBTQIA+ students [3][edit | edit source]
- 14.6% of students nationwide did not identify as heterosexual
- 20.5% of non-heterosexual students nationwide reported having been threatened or injured with a weapon on school property
- 49.1% of non-heterosexual students nationwide reported having been electronically bullied
- 57.3% of non-heterosexual students nationwide reported having been bullied on school property
- 38.9% of non-heterosexual students nationwide reported having experienced sexual violence in the last 12 months
- 63.6% of non-heterosexual students nationwide reported having made a suicide plan in the last 12 months
Substance Misuse[edit | edit source]
National Drug Addiction Hotline 1-844-289-0879[edit | edit source]
https://www.abovetheinfluence.com[edit | edit source]
- text ABOVE to 741741 for 24/7 anonymous free crisis counseling via Crisis Text Line
How does drug use affect high school grades?[edit | edit source]
- Lower grades
- Higher rate of absenteeism from school
- Heavy marijuana use in teen years and continued into adulthood
- Higher rates of school drop out
- https://www.justthinktwice.gov/how-does-drug-use-affect-your-high-school-grades
YRBS Findings on Students' experience with Substance Misuse [4][edit | edit source]
- 5.5% of students nationwide who drove a car had driven a car when they had been drinking alcohol
- 13% of students nationwide who drove a car had driven a car when they had been using marijuana
- 9.5% of students nationwide had first tried cigarette smoking before age 13
- 9.7% of students nationwide who currently smoke cigarettes reported smoking more than 10 cigarettes per day
- 42.2% of students nationwide reported having used an electronic vapor product
- 15.5% of students nationwide had their first drink of alcohol before age 13
- 13.5% of students nationwide reported having had 4 or more drinks of alcohol in a row (females) or 5 or more drinks of alcohol in a row (males) at least one day in the last month
- 36.5% of students nationwide have used marijuana one or more times
Athletic Pressures[edit | edit source]
How to help a teen athlete deal with Sports Pressure[edit | edit source]
- Encourage a balanced life
- Change the mindset to "embrace the pressure and thrive"
- Relaxation techniques
- Recognize an injury
- Don't allow sports to become your identity
- Watch for substance misuse
- https://www.verywellfamily.com/how-to-help-a-teen-athlete-deal-with-sports-pressure-4057989
YRBS Findings on students' health [5][edit | edit source]
- 54.3% of students nationwide reported having played on at least one sports team in the last 12 months
- 47.1% of students nationwide reported trying to lose weight
- 31.5% of students nationwide identified as being slightly or very overweight
- 15.1% of students nationwide had a concussion one or more times in the last 12 months
Trauma[edit | edit source]
National Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline 1-800-422-4453[edit | edit source]
Experiences with bullying, wanting to run away, homelessness, feeling unsafe[edit | edit source]
Immigrants' Rights[edit | edit source]
- ACLU's "know your rights" outlined
- https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/immigrants-rights
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233[edit | edit source]
- text 1-800-787-3224
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline 1-800-656-4673[edit | edit source]
National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline 1-866-331-9474[edit | edit source]
- text "loveis" to 22522
- online chat: https://www.loveisrespect.org
Finding a Safe Place[edit | edit source]
- text "safe" and your current location to 4HELP (44357)
- reply "2chat" to talk with a trained counselor
- https://www.nationalsafeplace.org/txt-4-help
YRBS Findings on Students' experience with traumatic events [6][edit | edit source]
- 6.7% of students nationwide reported having not gone to school on at least one day due to feeling unsafe at school, or on their way to school
- 7.4% of students nationwide reported having been forced to have sexual intercourse when they did not want to
- 8% of students nationwide who reported having dated someone reported having been physically hurt on purpose by partner