Hey Students...

Student Mental Health Summit

Presents...

Thanks to all who joined us for our virtual

1st annual awareness walk on 6/20/20!

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Click the link below to watch the recording of the event.

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QUX3xjf4IRG-CMDTCUT3BIKEE7PW0RwL/view?usp=sharing

Students...Check out this back to school video!

Click PDF to learn how your school can apply for this outreach opportunity and start or expand your student mental wellness club!

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Looking for support during this time of crisis?

Parents and Families...

The WIU7 TaC Team in partnership with P.D.E and local experts, brings you this FREE Webinar "F.A.C.E Together." This brief webinar offers help in supporting students' emotional health while navigating barriers the COVID crisis presents.

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Originally aired 10/12/20 

Click here for the presentation slides-

Part 1 Slides

Part 2 Slides

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MHA of Southwestern PA is offering a weekly virtual support group! Check out the flyer below.

Parent Help to Create Structure and Calm at Home During COVID-19

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Click Here for Free Videos and Tools for Parents!

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Helping Teens Manage Anxiety Around COVID-19

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  Supporting Homeless Youth 

and Those in Foster Care

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       Pregnancy & Postpartum Peer to Peer

support during COVID-19

The presentations below offer many resources to help navigate instructional and wellness activities for students while they are away from school.

Self-Advocacy

Mental Wellness/Self-Care for Educators and Therapists

"Trauma-Informed Parenting"

Can you focus on doing

NOTHING for two minutes?

Studies have shown that listening to nature sounds and practicing mindfulness can calm your fight or flight response and allow your body to relax

http://www.donothingfor2minutes.com/ding 4

Take the 2 minute Challenge!

Relax while you explore this site! 

Check out

A Soft Murmur

"COVID-19 At Home Resources"

Way to lessen emotional distress in children during crisis/emergencies...

• Consider limiting the amount of media exposure 

• Encourage children to ask questions and use age appropriate explanations

• Review safety procedures and preventative measures

• Make and keep a schedule while at home and away from regular activities.  Keep meals, bedtime and other routines as close to typical as possible

• Model calm

• Take time to have FUN and enjoy time together

Check out these ideas for family fun!

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For age specific signs of distress and interventions go to NCTSN's Parent/Caregiver Guide

Matters

Hey Teens!  You are not alone! Check out this video made especially for you...

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Check out these sites for mental health support for LGBT Youth and Families

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https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/youth-resources.htm

https://pflag.org/needsupport

https://pflag.org/hotlines

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

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