Adopt-a-Family Program | Posted 9/16/24

Is your family in need of any Christmas assistance this year? Please click on the flyer below for more information on the Adopt-a-Family Program provided by We Care of Grundy County (https://www.wecareofgrundy.com), a nonprofit charity serving the community by providing essential assistance and support to those in need. Download the flyer in English: https://tinyurl.com/5czbz2m7 Download the flyer in Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/2s3fyyxt

Suicide Awareness | Posted 9/13/24

September is suicide awareness month and today marks the end of suicide prevention week. This is a time to raise awareness of the urgently important crisis of suicide. We use this month to shift public perception, spread hope and share vital information to people affected by suicide. Our goal is ensuring that students, friends, and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help. If you would like to show your support, please stop outside Ms. Elliott's office today to take a wristband or ribbon.

Stress Awareness Month | Posted 4/4/24

Stress Awareness Month has been held every April since 1992 to raise awareness of the causes and cures for our modern-day stress epidemic. Stress and poor mental health are one of the biggest public health challenges that we’re facing. Sadly, even though that is the case, we are still not taking its impact seriously enough. We continue to separate mental health from physical health and vice versa. The reality is they cannot be separate – they are two sides of the same coin. There is no health without mental health and stress can lead to numerous health problems (https://www.stress.org.uk/national-stress-awareness-month).

It's critical to recognize what stress and anxiety look like, take steps to build resilience, and know where to go for help. Mental Health America (MHA) provides some tips on how to reduce your stress by utilizing a Stress Screener. Also, take some time to visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website and familiarize yourself with strategies for stress management (https://hr.nih.gov/working-nih/civil/national-stress-awareness-month).

January is Mental Wellness Awareness Month | Posted 1/17/24

This is a time to recognize the importance of attending to our mental health, especially considering the prevalence of challenges that exist in our world. Remember, mental health is just as important as physical health, and they often go hand in hand.

As we begin 2024, we should consistently make an effort to check in with ourselves and our loved ones. Mental Wellness Awareness Month serves as a reminder to prioritize your mental health, find ways to release stress, increase happiness, and improve the quality of your relationships. You can participate by creating intentional time with people who are important in your life, practicing gratitude, and balancing time between responsibilities and things you enjoy.

Resources:
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/caring-for-your-mental-health

https://www.mghclaycenter.org/parenting-concerns/11-self-care-tips-for-teens-and-young-adults/

https://www.homeworkhelpglobal.com/us/blog/self-care-ideas/

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