Back-to-school mental health resources for students
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Back-to-school mental health resources for students
The National Alliance on Mental Illness has a list of free resources for families. It includes getting the right start, engaging on social media and helping students avoid burnout. NAMIGO is also preparing for its next NAMITalks, which focuses on helping parents and educators recognize when kids may be struggling and how to support them. It’s a free virtual session on Aug. 25 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.M. in Orlando. Click the link to register for the virtual session at NAMI.org/NAMITalk. The session will cover how to recognize signs of mental health challenges in children and teens.
Starting a new school year can bring a lot of big emotions. From students starting kindergarten to freshmen in college. Whatever age or grade, the National Alliance on Mental Illness wants to make sure students feel supported and confident.The Greater Orlando affiliate shared a list of free resources for families. It includes getting the right start, engaging on social media and helping students avoid burnout.NAMIGO is also preparing for its next NAMITalks, which focuses on helping parents and educators recognize when kids may be struggling and how to support them. It’s a free virtual session on Aug. 25 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.Click the link to register.NAMI will cover how to recognize signs of mental health challenges in children and teens, offer practical strategies parents can use at home, and discuss when and how to seek professional support. “This session will also highlight valuable resources available to families and equip parents with tools to help their children navigate the emotional demands of school, transitions, and daily life with confidence and care,” NAMI Greater Orlando said in a post.NAMI’s back-to-school toolkit includes:Getting the Right Start: For students experiencing a mental health challenge, it can be hard to get help early. This resource helps students consider steps they could take to find help and share what they’re going through.NAMI On Campus At-A-Glance: For students who want to raise mental health awareness at their school, NAMI On Campus is a great opportunity. These are student-led, student-run organizations for high schools and colleges. Find out how to get started with this resource Social Media Helpful Tips: Connecting with friends, family, and community can be a great way to use social media. However, we know it’s important to protect our mental health online too.Commitment Planner: Living a full life comes with many different commitments ranging from family and school to self-care and extracurricular activities. This planner helps students prioritize commitments to prevent burnout and mental exhaustion.Finding a Trusted Adult: Asking for help can feel scary, embarrassing, and hard. This resource can help students choose an adult to confide in and get the help they need.How to Help a Friend: Sometimes it’s hard to tell if our friends are feeling down or if there’s a deeper struggle. There are ten common warning signs that students should know. Use this resource to help students learn the warning signs and understand the next steps they could take to help a friend. Setting Boundaries Guide: It’s important to set healthy boundaries to take care of our well-being. Students can learn about different types of boundaries, how to set them, and ways to communicate boundaries to others.Time Management for Students: Balancing school, work, and personal time can be challenging, even for adults! Students can use the tips in this resource to build time management skills.
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