1 in 5 youth are suffering from mental health challenges...
Partnering to Impact Youth Mental Wellness in Westmoreland County one
STEP at a time!
Thanks to all who joined us for our virtual
1st annual awareness walk on 6/20/20!
Click the link below to watch the recording of the event.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QUX3xjf4IRG-CMDTCUT3BIKEE7PW0RwL/view?usp=sharing
Students...Check out this back to school video!
Want to promote mental wellness in your school this school year?
Let STEP UP help!
Click PDF to learn how your school can apply for this outreach opportunity and start or expand your student mental wellness club!
Looking for support during this time of crisis?
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
Click Here for Free Videos and Tools for Parents!
Helping Teens Manage Anxiety Around COVID-19
Supporting Homeless Youth
and Those in Foster Care
Pregnancy & Postpartum Peer to Peer
support during COVID-19
Network Online Offerings
Upcoming Impact Speaker
Community Spotlight Speaker:
Dr. Jessica Black
Clinical Psychologist
St. Vincent College
Email jstragand@wiu7.org for the link to join.
Dr. Annie White
Senior Research Associate
Topic: Student/Adult Interactions
When:
September 16th, 2020
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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
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
Take the 2 minute Challenge!
"Trauma-Informed Parenting"
"COVID-19 At Home Resources"
Way to lessen emotional distress in children during crisis/emergencies...
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Consider limiting the amount of media exposure
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Encourage children to ask questions and use age appropriate explanations
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Review safety procedures and preventative measures
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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
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Model calm
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Take time to have FUN and enjoy time together
Check out these ideas for family fun!
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
