BACK to SCHOOL:
MENTAL WELLNESS​

This year students, teachers and staff are looking forward to be back in real classrooms. Returning to routines and rules of school can be a huge shift after living in a virtual world for the better part of the last 2 years. Parents, as well as students will also be feeling  anxiety, stress and uncertainty. Children need to connect with parents and care givers to validate their feelings and reinforce their resolve. We may also experience feelings of melancholy this time of year known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Here are some tips to help focus on the positive and facilitate happy healthy communication and success!

Please be aware that while these links below may direct you to sites in which you can connect with providers, it is always best to seek out providers through the Beacon network to ensure coverage by calling Beacon at 855-748-3121. 
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Working with adolescents:
Read on at MayoClinic.org

Supporting our children:
Read on at the School of Mental Health Ontario

What else can we do?
Read on at YouthDynamics.org

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Read on at MayoClinic.org
 

BEACON WELLBEING
"Heading back to school can be an exciting and stressful time for both children and parents. Kids may feel anxious or overwhelmed as they prepare for new routines, teachers, and classmates. Major transitions like moving to a new city or entering grade school, middle school, or high school for the first time can amplify the stress."

Articles from BEACON:

• Back to School: Mental Wellness
• Help Your Family Manage Back-to-School Stress
• School Transitions: Getting Ready for Middle School
• Understanding Anxiety Disorders in Children and Teens
• How Was Your Day? How to Get Your Kids to Talk to You​​

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​More Articles & Resources​

• The NEW 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 
  • You’ll connect with mental health professionals with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Veterans can press “1” after dialing 988 to connect directly to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline which serves our nation’s Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them. For texts, Veterans should continue to text the Veterans Crisis Lifeline short code: 838255.
• Crisis Text Line
  • Free 24/7 support at your fingertips​
  • https://www.crisistextline.org/
  • TEXT: HOME to 741741 ​​

Please always keep in mind that Local 28 MAP’s Counselors and Peers, as well as Beacon MAP, are always available to talk (Contact Info available on the MAP Homepage or by clicking HERE). 

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​related to the Funds Office.

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