Back to school! A mental health check-in for parents
As our kids are now back to school, we wanted to take this time to offer a mental health check-in for parents to check on their kids' stress levels and general mental health as they begin a new school year.
We are joined by licensed therapist and social worker, David Gray, MSW, LCSW.
David works for the Lanier Practice and he offers tons of insights for parents of school-aged kids.
For more information, check out the links below provided by David.
Suicide Hotline: Dial - 988
https://988lifeline.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=onebox
A free, confidential service that's available 24/7, 365 days a year, in English and Spanish. The helpline can provide referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. The number is 1-800-662-HELP (4357), and TTY is 1-800-487-4889.
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Information Resource Center
You can call the NIMH Information Resource Center at 1-866-615-6464, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM–5 PM ET. You can also contact them by live online chat or email at nimhinfo@nih.gov.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
https://www.samhsa.gov/blog/back-to-school-and-mental-health-supporting-children
Everyday Health Article – School Mental Health Guide
https://www.everydayhealth.com/emotional-health/back-to-school-mental-health-guide/
National Alliance on Mental Illness – Signs of mental health crisis
https://www.nami.org/kids/warning-signs-of-mental-illness-in-children/
Mayo Clinic - Stress in Children
https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/stressed-out-kids
Child Mind Institute - When To Push Your Children
https://childmind.org/article/pushing-kids-without-pushing-too-hard/
Parenting Style Effectiveness:
https://psychcentral.com/health/authoritative-parenting#effectiveness
Shaw Mind – Identity and Mental Health:
https://shawmind.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Identity-Mental-Health.pdf
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
