Amherst County Public Schools’ Post

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! 🌟 At Catalyst for Educational Change, we understand the critical role that mental health plays in shaping our children's futures. That's why we're proud to support Mental Health Awareness Month and advocate for comprehensive mental health resources in educational systems. CEC works side-by-side with you to build an effective Multi-Tiered System of Supports that focuses on SEL and academics, including learning loss and/or unfinished learning. Check out this insightful guide from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on taking action to promote mental health in schools: https://lnkd.in/dmAXuiqp Together, we can prioritize mental wellness, build internal capacity, and create better outcomes for our students. For more information on how CEC’s MTSS programs can help you, visit https://lnkd.in/gS9P5tgf #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealth #TeenMentalHealth #MentalHealthEducation #CatalystForEducationalChange #CEC

Be the Change in a Young Person's Life 💡 Mental health is just as important as physical health, especially for our children and teens. Our Youth Mental Health First Aid course is here to guide you through understanding and responding to the mental health and substance use challenges that youth aged 12-18 face. This course is for parents, teachers, or anyone else who wants to support youth. 🗓️ Upcoming Session: April 19 📍 Location: Online \(Asynchronous & Virtual Synchronous Components\) By joining our course, you'll gain valuable insights and tools to help you address mental health challenges among youth with empathy and confidence. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or community leader, your involvement can change lives. Choose your session and sign up today! http://buff.ly/3wvZrHb {hashtag|\#|YouthMentalHealthAwareness} {hashtag|\#|BeTheChange} {hashtag|\#|EduMatch} {hashtag|\#|MentalHealthMatters}

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we at Raising a Reader want to highlight the impact of shared reading on mental health and resilience. Shared reading is a powerful tool. It not only promotes literacy but also strengthens the bonds between caregivers and children. Through reading together, families create a safe space for emotional expression and understanding. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eGMZXc_X #MentalHealthAwareness #Resilience #Bonding #ReadTogether #SharedReading

World Mental Health Awareness Day is celebrated today. Let's use it to reflect on the scope of inclusive teaching strategies. Reflecting on inclusion and reasonable adjustments in teaching provides an opportunity to refresh our practice to ensuring it is acceptable to the students with diverse study experiences, including those with mental health issues. Below, I've attached the link to some assessment and teaching strategies to support students struggling with their mental health. https://lnkd.in/exMqbVVm

Indiana's Child Mental Health Wraparound Portal. This website is designed to link you with resources related specifically to Indiana's Child Mental Health Wraparound (CMHW) program. The CMHW program is designed to address youth with complex needs and/or who are in danger of out-of-home placement. The program utilizes a wraparound approach designed to keep children in their communities. High Fidelity Wraparound is an evidence-based process that provides a comprehensive, holistic, youth and family, driven way of responding when children or youth experience serious mental health or behavioral challenges. https://lnkd.in/gvkQg6Mu

July is BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Mental Health Month! Lack of access to culturally competent mental health care, the impacts of historical and intergenerational trauma on mental health, cultural stigma around utilizing mental health services and discrimination within the systems of care are all issues that need awareness and action to improve wellness for communities of color. Here are a few great resources to help equip parents, caregivers and professionals with tangible tools and supports. Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH) – BIPOC Resources Recommended books, articles and organizations – Minnesota and national. https://lnkd.in/gQGzQW2b NAMI MN Collection of BIPOC Mental Health Resources “While there are a lot of resources out there, there are also tons that don’t critically consider the ways race, ethnicity, or culture play into people’s lived experiences. Luckily, there are a lot of resources out there made by people of color FOR people of color.” https://lnkd.in/gxde_ERk BIPOC Mental Health Month | Mental Health America (mhanational.org) New toolkit and content on Sharing Generational Wisdom, BIPOC Mental Health Myth Busting, Breaking Down Mental Health Stigma in BIPOC Communities and more… https://lnkd.in/g5ikV_4u

According to a Washington Post report, more and more schools are facing a decline in available mental health services. APAF's "Notice. Talk. Act." program fills that gap for K-12 schools around the country. Find out more about the program and how it sets students up for improved mental health outcomes! Read more here: https://ow.ly/Y0an50Qsh59

Today is World’s Mental Health Day! Today we celebrate the spread of mental health education, awareness, and advocacy. Last year I was able to execute a 7 day Men’s Mental Health Awareness campus wide campaign. Through my advocacy as a student leader, I was able to create engaging content in hopes of reducing the stigma surrounding Men's Mental Health. My campaign reached 2,000 student viewers and 22 students took the “Here for You” pledge to end the stigma surrounding Men’s Mental Health. It is crucial to recognize that men, just like anyone else, face mental health challenges. Mental health does not discriminate. It's okay for men to express their feelings, seek help, and prioritize their mental well-being. Acknowledging emotions is a strength, not a weakness. Let's change the narrative surrounding Men's Mental Health! Please take a few minutes to watch my "Men's Mental Health Awareness" video I produced for students of Niagara University: