The Mental Health Minute
September 15, 2022 SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH EDITION
From the CFISD Mental Health Intervention Team
Providing mental health information, resources and self care tips!
#BeThe1To
Learn the five action steps for communicating with someone who may be suicidal. The steps are supported by evidence in the field of suicide prevention.
Get Help! American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Find support for yourself or those who may be at risk for suicide.
Suicide Prevention
SUICIDE PREVENTION
Now more than ever, it’s important that we be there for one another and take steps to prevent suicide. Suicide prevention is at the reach of everyone, not just for mental health professionals or organizations (National Suicide Prevention).
Poll of Teen Mental Health from Teens Themselves
A poll conducted by Ipsos on behalf of NAMI finds that most teens are comfortable talking about mental health, but often don’t start the conversation.
Helping a Child Who’s Lost Someone to Suicide
Losing someone to suicide is a devastating experience. And all ages are impacted by suicide loss – including youth. You can help support your child if they’ve lost someone to suicide.
For Teachers: Warning Signs of Suicide in Students
What’s Next?
Free Download: Your Child Has Thought About Ending Their Life – What’s Next?
Student Sleep Health Week
Student Sleep Health Week will take place Sept. 12-18, 2022. It is organized by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) to drive awareness of the importance of healthy sleep for students of all ages to learn, grow and thrive.
Watch this video to understand why teenagers are biologically wired to be “night owls” who prefer to stay up late and sleep late. “Why Are Teens So Sleepy?” highlights the challenges teenagers face to get sufficient sleep, recommends later school start times, and provides advice on how teens can develop positive sleep habits.
Why Are Teens So Sleepy?