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Mental health wellness is an essential part of the overall health and well-being of both our students and staff. Mental health refers to our emotional and social well-being and impacts how we think, feel, and behave. It plays a role in connecting with others, making decisions, handling stress, and many other aspects of daily life. Everyone has mental health, and it deserves your attention just as much as your physical health does.
We encourage families to use the following resources.
Mental Health Resources
Traumatic Events
- Tips for Talking to Children and Youth After Traumatic Events
- Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers (Infographic)
- Learning Loss Through Traumatic Events
- Best Practices for Trauma-Informed Instruction
Children and Youth Dealing with Anxiety and Fears
- How to Help Children Manage Fears
- What do Do (and Not Do) When Children Are Anxious
- Helping Young Children Who Are Socially Anxious
- How to Change Negative Thinking Patterns
- Student Anxiety and Mental Health
- Handout for Caregivers on Child and Teen Anxiety
- LEARN for Adults
Grief
- Supporting Children with Death and Grief
- Passages: Grief support and education for children and teens
- Bridges Program: Grief Groups for Individuals/Families
Race and Racism
- Talking to Children About Racism: The Time is Now (healthychildren.org)
- Racism and Violence: Using Your Power as a Parent to Support Children Aged Two to Five (Zero to Three)
- Talking About Racism and Violence: Resources for Educators and Families
- Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers
Tips for Teenagers
- How to Talk About Mental Health Issues
- How to Talk to Your Parents About Getting Help
- How to Support a Sibling Who's Struggling
- How to Support a Friend With Mental Health Challenges
- LEARN for Teens (Espanol)
For Staff, Counselors and Educators
Additional Resources
Video Resources
For more videos and resources, visit the Child Mind Institute.
