
DCHS Counseling Update
Nov. 2021
Mental Health Support
We wanted to send a final reminder out for tomorrow nights Parent & Trusted Adult "Raising Resiliand Young People" if you havent done so please register so we are able order enough food for all the participants.
The Douglas County Healthy Youth Coalition (DCHYC) and St.Andrew United Methodist Church will host the upcoming Parent and Trusted Adults Series open to the public, registration is required.
Thursday, December 2, 5:30-8pm (Mici's in HR)
Raising Resilient Young People
Thursday, December 9, 5:30-8pm (including dinner)
Supporting the Physical and Academic Success of our Youth
Location: St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
(see attached flyer)
About the Speaker
Nick Thompson is a therapist and podcaster who consistently delivers digestible and actionable content to aid parents and trusted adults in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people.
Community Partners
DCHYC intends to continue to collaboration with the following partners to deliver content that meets the needs of Douglas County families:
St. Andrew United Methodist Church-Wellbeing Initiative
Douglas County School District (counseling team)
Mental health/treatment providers and our parents/trusted adults
We would like to extend a HUGE thank you to Denver Springs for financial support of the Parent and Trusted Adult Series.
Congrats to Awesome School Counselor Amy Boyce
Helping Kids to Understand and Overcome Anxiety
As a service member Miss Colorado hopes to shine light on mental health in the military
International College Options
International College Options is pleased to announce our 2021 Virtual College Fair held on Tuesday, November 16th, and Wednesday, November 17th.
Students, parents and counselors will have the opportunity to meet with over 70 colleges and universities from around the world in small group presentations and talk individually with admissions counselors from each institution.
DC CHEER = Domination
Sleep in Middle and High School Students
Children and adolescents who do not get enough sleep have a higher risk for many health and behavior problems. Learn how much sleep students need and how many are not getting it.
Importance of Sleep
Children and adolescents who do not get enough sleep have a higher risk of obesity, diabetes, injuries, poor mental health, and problems with attention and behavior.1-4
How much sleep someone needs depends on their age. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has recommended that children aged 6–12 years should regularly sleep 9–12 hours per 24 hours and teenagers aged 13–18 years should sleep 8–10 hours per 24 hours.1
Are Students Getting Enough Sleep?
CDC analyzed data from the 2015 national and state Youth Risk Behavior Surveys.5 Students were asked how much sleep they usually got on school nights. Students who were 6 to 12 years old and who reported sleeping less than 9 hours were considered to not get enough sleep. Teenagers aged 13 to 18 years who reported sleeping less than 8 hours also were considered to not get enough sleep.
Students who get enough sleep may have fewer attention and behavior problems.
Middle school students (grades 6-8)
- Students in 9 states were included in the study
- About 6 out of 10 (57.8%) did not get enough sleep on school nights
High school students (grades 9-12)
- National sample
- About 7 out of 10 (72.7%) did not get enough sleep on school nights
Help Your Child Get the Sleep They Need
Parents can support good sleep habits such as:
- Sticking to a consistent sleep schedule during the school week and weekends. This means going to bed at the same time each night and getting up at the same time each morning. Adolescents whose parents set bedtimes are more likely to get enough sleep.6 To help decide on a good bedtime for your child, go to the Bedtime Calculator.external iconexternal icon
- Limiting light exposure and technology use in the evenings.
- Parents can limit when their children may use electronic devices (sometimes referred to as a “media curfew”).
- Parents can limit where their children may use electronic devices (for example, not in their child’s bedroom).
- Other tips for better sleep are available at CDC’s Tips for Better Sleep.
How much sleep someone needs depends on their age. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has made the following recommendations for children and adolescents1:
Age GroupRecommended Hours of Sleep Per Day
6–12 years9 to 12 hours per 24 hours
13–18 years8 to 10 hours per 24 hours
USA Summer Games in 2022
Congads Huskies!!!
We had two of our Unified participants be selected to represent the STATE OF COLORADO at the USA Summer Games in 2022! They will serve as youth leadership ambassadors at the event. Please congratulate Meadow Rodine and Chloe Johnson on this amazing accomplishment!