Ranchview HS Counseling Corner
May 2023 Newsletter
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
MENTAL ILLNESS: WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
Mental Health Statistics
- 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year.
- 1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year.
- 1 in 6 U. S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year.
- 50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24.
None of this means that you are broken or that you or your family did something wrong. Mental illness is no one's fault. For many people, recovery- including meaningful roles in social life, school, and work- is possible, when you start treatment early and play a role in your own recovery process.
Learn More about Specific Health Conditions
ADHD - attentional problems
Bipolar Disorder - depression and high energy
Conduct Disorder - behavioral problems
Depression - sadness
Psychosis - hearing voices or seeing things that aren't there
Substance use - drinking and using drugs
WAYS TO MANAGE STRESS
2. LISTEN TO MUSIC: Playing your favorite tunes can help improve mood.
3. TAKE A WALK: Movement can rejuvenate your mind & body.
4. ENJOY SOME SUN: A daily dose of vitamin D can provide more balance in your life.
5. MASSAGE YOUR HANDS: Taking a moment to connect with yourself improves relaxation.
THINGS HAPPENING THIS MONTH
May 12- RHS Senior Walk & Awards 9AM Auditorium/Students report to band hall by 8:30AM
May 12- RHS Senior Fun Day (Leave RHS @ 12PM)- Ticket includes lunch, bowling, & games.
May 13- Senior Saturday Session (Plato/AF) 9AM-12 RHS Library- Enter through library doors
May 15- Personal Safety Opt In Presentation (Auditorium)
May 19/B Day- 5th and 6th Period Final Exams
May 22/A Day- 1st and 2nd Period Final Exams
May 23/B Day- 8th and 7th Period Final Exams
May 24/A Day- 4th and 3rd Period Final Exams
May 23- Graduation Rehearsal (2PM RHS Gym); Attendance is MANDATORY.
May 24- Senior Check Out/Cap & Gown Distribution 2PM (Bring all school issued items.)
May 24- Deadline for Seniors to complete courses in Plato
May 24- Last Day of School for Students
May 27- Graduation 8:00 AM @ UNT Coliseum (6:30 AM Arrival)
**Tickets are NOT REQUIRED and there is No Limit on guests.**
**Dress code for graduation will be Sunday casual attire. The school dress code applies to this event which means no hats, torn jeans, or flip flops.
**More details will come as we get closer to Graduation Day.**