The Mental Health Minute

September 3, 2024

From the CFISD Mental Health Intervention Team

Providing mental health information, resources and self care tips!

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988 Day

988 Day is a national initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and emphasizing the importance of mental health and suicide prevention. Join us on September 8, 2024, in sharing the theme "No Judgment. Just Help." and check this page often for materials, tools, and ideas to support your own promotional efforts and activities on 988 Day.

988 Day

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Supporting young minds

Today's youth are facing unprecedented challenges to their mental well-being, and supportive adults can make a significant difference in a young person’s mental health journey. From Mental Health America

Validating young people's feelings

Allow children/teens to share openly without fear. Provide the space for them to safely express big emotions if needed (doing intense physical activity, yelling into a pillow, etc.). Offer many ways that they can express their feelings. Some young people may be more comfortable talking.

mhanational.org

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WSPD - IASP

By encouraging understanding, reaching in and sharing experiences, we want to give people the confidence to take action this WSPD.

iasp.info

Suicide Prevention Resource for Action

CDC’s Suicide Prevention Resource for Action (Prevention Resource) details the strategies with the best available evidence to reduce suicide.

Crisis Resources - American Association of Suicidology

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or Text: 988 (1-800-273-8255 will continue to remain available) Chat: Lifeline Chat The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis continue reading

suicidology.org

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What Is a Substance Use Disorder?

Addiction is a complex condition, a brain disease that is manifested by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequence. Learn more at psychiatry.org.

psychiatry.org

Is Teen Substance Use Normal?

A variety of common teen experiences can become an excuse or reason for substance use. Understanding why some teens drink or use substances is a valuable step toward keeping them healthy and safe.

Partnership to End Addiction

Partnership to End Addiction is the nation's leading organization dedicated to addiction prevention, treatment and recovery.

drugfree.org

Recovery Month Toolkit

With the right treatment, support, and resources, recovery is possible for everyone. Use this Toolkit to learn more about what SAMHSA is doing to support people in recovery and how to share this information with your audiences.

samhsa.gov

10-Minute Meditation to Reframe Stress

Mental Health Resources

If a mental health or substance use challenge is affecting you or someone you know, there are several resources available to learn more or get connected with help. Explore the resources below to learn more.

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