Erika's Lighthouse Newsletter

Forwarding the most recent Erika's Lighthouse newsletter. The site has free mental health resources for those working with students.

You can make your own account or use mine:

• username: kwilson-fey@ttsd.k12.or.us
• pw: TTSDwellness!

Kathy

Kathy Wilson-Fey MS  

Mental Health & Wellness Coordinator (she/her)

View this email in your browser From all of us at Erika's Lighthouse! Activities to help students de-stress Work with your Erika's Lighthouse Club, or any group of students, to encourage others. Find these ideas on the resource portal: Locker Notes: make someone smile, in finals week, or anytime!  Create some Test Week Goodie Bags Poster: 10 Ways to Relieve Stress During Finals Week Strategies to Take Care of Your Mental Health Please share this blog with your students!  Teen-powered dialogue is the most effective way to encourage communication about mental health. Teen, Evangeline Topete, offers some simple, but effective strategies for other teens struggling with their mental health journey. Strategies from Evangeline Know a 7th-12th grader willing to share their experience with depression to help others? Erika's Lighthouse is looking for REAL teens to tell their REAL stories for our new program videos! Erika's Lighthouse has impacted millions of teens since 2004. You can help us with our mission to ensure no teen feels alone in their depression. Learn More Do you plan to use our program this year? Sharing your plans helps us maintain funding and keep our programs free for all schools. Please click below if you plan to reach students with Erika's Lighthouse programs this year. Yes, I plan to use Erika's Lighthouse As you make plans to support your students on their journey to good mental health, know that Erika's Lighthouse is here to partner with you. You can always schedule a phone call or video chat with a member of our Education team:  Ilana Sherman  Katie Conklin  Peggy Kubert  Upcoming Events & Conferences National School Counseling Leadership Conference Feb 12-14 - San Diego, CA Exhibiting -- AASA National Conference on Education  Feb 16-18 - San Antonio, TX Exhibiting -- Texas School Social Work Conference Feb 22-24 - Austin, TX Presenter -  "Depression Education is Suicide Prevention" -- California AHPERD Conference Mar 9-11 - Santa Clara, CA Presenter -  "Skills-Based Depression Education is Suicide Prevention" -- SHAPE America Mar 28-Apr 1, 2023 - Seattle, WA Presenter -  "Mental Health Talk: Tools & Resources for Health Educators" -- School Social Work Association of America Mar 29-Apr 1, 2023 - Denver, CO Presenter -  "Mental Health and Prevention: Getting back to basis to lighten your load"

Newsletter of National Institute of Mental Health

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This newsletter of the National Institute of Mental Health has some good stuff, like factsheets and infographics for students and families in English and Spanish on:

• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Depression
• Autism
• Stress, and many many more

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Community Outreach Discover NIMH is a newsletter from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to help community advocates and health professionals raise awareness about mental disorders and the importance of mental health research. Find free education and outreach materials in this newsletter and our Get Involved web section to share with your community. We encourage you to use the hashtag #shareNIMH to connect with people and organizations with similar goals.  NEWS AND EVENTS December 1 is World AIDS Day World AIDS Day brings together organizations and individuals to help end HIV and remember those lost to AIDS-related illnesses. The theme for World AIDS Day 2022 is “Putting Ourselves to the Test: Achieving Equity to End HIV.” This year's focus encourages people to unite globally to eliminate the disparities and inequities that create barriers to HIV testing, prevention, and access to HIV care. Resources: HIV/AIDS and Mental Health  Help for Mental Illnesses (Disponible en español) Chronic Illness and Mental Health: Recognizing and Treating Depression (Disponible en español) Director's message: Addressing HIV-related Intersectional Stigma and Discrimination For researchers: Stigma and Discrimination Research Toolkit Suggested social media message:  HIV stigma and discrimination affect the emotional well-being and mental health of people with HIV. This #WorldAIDSDay, help end stigma to improve the lives of people with HIV. Learn more at nimh.nih.gov/HIV-AIDS.  FEATURED RESOURCES Seasonal Affective Disorder  While many people feel less happy at times during cold, gloomy days during the winter, these “winter blues” are usually temporary. In contrast, some people may start to feel consistently “down” when the days get shorter in the fall and winter. This could be a sign of a type of depression called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). To learn more, watch and share this livestream event on SAD.   Share this infographic to help guide others on when to seek professional help. Looking at My Genes: What Can They Tell Me About My Mental Health? Thanksgiving is often a time spent gathering with family. Your family health history may be one of your best clues for determining your risk of developing a mental disorder and many other common illnesses. This Thanksgiving, take the opportunity to talk to blood relatives to help you determine whether you are at a higher risk for certain disorders.  Download the Fact Sheet FEATURED SPANISH-LANGUAGE RESOURCES NIMH offers Spanish-language digital shareables and information on various mental disorders and related topics for patients and their families, health professionals, and the public.  Order Spanish Brochures Consejos sobre cómo hablar con su proveedor de atención médica sobre su salud mental Esta hoja informativa brinda cinco consejos para ayudarlo a prepararse y guiarlo sobre cómo hablar con su médico u otro proveedor de atención médica sobre su salud mental y así aprovechar al máximo su visita. This fact sheet provides five tips to help prepare and guide you on talking to a health care provider about your mental health and getting the most out of your visit. Cómo ayudar a los niños y adolescentes a superar los acontecimientos catastróficos y otras experiencias traumáticas Esta hoja informativa presenta información sobre cómo los niños y adolescentes responden a los acontecimientos traumáticos y qué pueden hacer la familia, los amigos y los adultos de confianza para ayudarles. This fact sheet presents information on how children and adolescents respond to traumatic events and what family, friends, and trusted adults can do to help. ¡Estoy tan estresado! hoja informativa Esta hoja informativa está dirigida a adolescentes y adultos jóvenes y presenta información sobre el estrés y la ansiedad, además de consejos para sobrellevar estos sentimientos cuando se sientan abrumados. This fact sheet is intended for teens and young adults and presents information about stress, anxiety, and ways to cope when feeling overwhelmed. ANNOUNCEMENTS Media Advisory: NIH’s Climate and Health Initiative Tackles Global Health Effects Associated With a Climate change Research Highlight: NIMH Turns Challenges into Opportunities December 8: Director’s Innovation Speaker Series: Transformative Research Requires Insider Researchers December 15: Information Session: NIMH Intramural Research Program Training Opportunities Learn More Clinical Trial Opportunities Science News Mental Health Information Pass it on! Do you know someone who is interested in raising awareness about mental health? Please forward this email and encourage them to subscribe to Discover NIMH!

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