
The Mental Health Minute
March 4, 2024
From the CFISD Mental Health Intervention Team
Providing mental health information, resources and self care tips!
Wellness for All
Look below for some resources about non-suicidal self-injury, the importance of nutrition, sleep, and overall wellness.
NAMI: Kids, Teens and Young Adults Resources
Since mental health conditions typically begin during childhood, adolescence or young adulthood, we have compiled essential information and resources intended to help young people get the mental health support they need.
School Safety: Mental Health
Students often come to school with complex physical and mental health concerns or social service needs. Symptoms often start in early childhood, although some may develop during the teenage years.
When Children and Teens Self-Harm
When families bring up concerns about self-injury to their pediatrician, it provides the opportunity to talk openly about their child's situation and work out solutions together.
What is Self-Harm?
Treatment for Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
3 Ways to Support Someone Who Self-Harms
It's National Nutrition Month
If you want to know the science behind nutrition, check this out! The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Nutrition Research is committed to advancing nutrition science research.
Why is nutrition important?
Proper nutrition helps keep energy levels up and protects against many age-related illnesses and diseases like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
Read the Label Youth Outreach Materials
Read the Label Youth Outreach materials challenge kids (ages 9 to 13) to look for and use the Nutrition Facts label on food and beverage packages.
Food as Fuel Before, During and After Workouts
Your body is your vehicle, so you have to keep your engine running when you work out. That means fueling up your body by eating the right foods and drinking the right fluids, in the right amounts at the right times.
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How much sleep do teens need?
Like healthy eating and getting enough physical activity, getting enough sleep NIH external link is essential to your physical and mental health.
Welcome to Sleep Health Topics
Explore articles on various facets of sleep health, gain useful tips for improving your sleep health, and stay up to date on the latest education around sleep.
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