Bureau of Student Wellness & Nutrition

Illinois high school students made a PSA video for a Health Occupations Students of America competition, highlighting the dangers of the synthetic opioid fentanyl. Watch their 30 second video.

https://bit.ly/4bKkFju

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On Wednesday, May 22, 2024, Granite State middle and high school students, along with family and community members, came together at New England College to celebrate the 6th Annual Magnify Voices Expressive Art Contest. Learn more at https://nhcsoc.org/magnify-voices/.

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fTHc4Ldzps
(Run Time 2 minutes 30 seconds)

Magnify Voices Expressive Art Contest | NH CSoC Magnify Voices Expressive Art Contents celebrates the creativity of NH youth & demonstrates the importance of mental health for a child’s development

For Families & Caregivers—Behavioral Consultation Following Brain Injury
Choose a time slot for September 4

This 30-minute one on one zoom session will create an opportunity for you to discuss specific behaviors that you are seeing your family member exhibit and offer some consultation on potentially helpful next steps to consider.

https://bit.ly/3LBzv16

For Families & Caregivers—Behavioral Consultation Following Brain Injury You’re invited

Building a Health and Happy Life when faced with Unexpected Challenges
July 31 @ 4:30pm - 6pm IN PERSON

Caring for a loved one living with a brain injury or substance use disorder adds unexpected stress for families. This workshop will address the importance of self-care and how to implement it in daily life, how to strengthen relationships at home through positive communication, and recognize what truly makes for happiness.

https://bit.ly/3LFcs5q

PART 2 - Building a Health and Happy Life when faced with Unexpected Challenges You’re invited

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988 Lifeline Continues to Help Millions of People

Since the launch of 988 counselors answered more than 10 million calls, texts, and chats; HHS has invested almost $1.5 billion into 988 as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s comprehensive strategy to address the nation’s mental health and substance use crises

https://bit.ly/4fcrhtI

Now in Its Second Year, 988 Lifeline Continues to Help Millions of People Since the launch of 988 counselors answered more than 10 million calls, texts, and chats; HHS has invested almost $1.5 billion into 988 as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s comprehensive strategy to address the nation’s mental health and substance use crises

WEBINAR RECORDING: Family Engagement Unlocks the Power of Your MTSS Framework: 5 Fall Strategies
This edWebinar is the first in a three-part series about a groundbreaking approach that deploys family engagement as an effective intervention itself within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports, rather than treating family engagement as a pillar within the framework.
https://bit.ly/4bIGxf2

Family Engagement Unlocks the Power of Your MTSS Framework: 5 Fall Strategies - edWeb Learn how to unlock significant student outcome gains by applying family engagement as a high-leverage strategy rather than a stand-alone initiative.

WEBINAR: Family Engagement Unlocks the Power of Your MTSS Framework: 5 Fall Strategies
July 18 from 2pm to 3pm

This edWebinar is the first in a three-part series about a groundbreaking approach that deploys family engagement as an effective intervention itself within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports, rather than treating family engagement as a pillar within the framework.

https://bit.ly/4bIGxf2

Family Engagement Unlocks the Power of Your MTSS Framework: 5 Fall Strategies - edWeb Learn how to unlock significant student outcome gains by applying family engagement as a high-leverage strategy rather than a stand-alone initiative.

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Educator Self-Care Starts with Summer Renewal

Summer vacation is upon us and, at times, brings with it a feeling of hope for renewal. Over the next five (5) weeks, we will post a summer renewal self-care strategy and action steps to try this summer. Check our page every Monday afternoon.

Social Media and Youth Mental Health ECHO: Strategies for Professionals

A 5-session series learning about risks and benefits of social media and how it impacts youth well-being, as well as empowering youth and families to create a healthier digital experience.
Being held Tuesdays in July and August
starting July 16 from 2pm to 3pm EST

https://bit.ly/3KIX3kk

Students may be more inclined to spend time on social media during the summer months. Please consider sharing this flyer with students and their families, which highlights NHED’s Stop Scrolling, Start Something campaign. https://bit.ly/3VGCwlo

WEBINAR: Youth Mental Health and Social Media - From Posting to Influencing
July 17 from 3:30-4:30pm

This webinar will explore what to expect when a young person posts online. It will also explore safety and privacy concerns when sharing content on social media, what to know about various platforms and how to talk to youth about social media in a way that encourages open conversation.

https://bit.ly/3VLXHm1

Youth Mental Health and Social Media: From Posting to Influencing Parents, caregivers and providers play an important role in guiding how teens use social media, but it can be hard to know where to start!

The Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder was developed by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to help children, families, and others quickly and easily find summer meal sites near them.

Find a site near you - https://bit.ly/4bZ7rQV

Botvin LifeSkills Training (LST) is an evidence-based substance abuse and violence prevention program that is uniquely designed to be flexible and interactive. The program can be taught either on an intensive schedule (two to three times a week) until the program is complete, or on a more extended schedule (once a week until the program is complete). Both formats have proven to be effective. While one year of LST has been proven to achieve measurable positive effects, multi-year implementation is strongly recommended.

Contact [email protected] for more information.

July is National Hydration Month

As the temperature rises 🌡️ and people go outdoors and are more active 🏃 remember to always stay hydrated. 💧
Check out 8 Tips to Stay Hydrated - https://bit.ly/45tgs20

21st Annual NH Su***de Prevention Conference- Where You Are: Building Hope and Preventing Su***de in the Places Where We Work, Live, and Play

SAVE THE DATE

Social Media and Youth Mental Health ECHO: Strategies for Professionals

A 5-session series learning about risks and benefits of social media and how it impacts youth well-being, as well as empowering youth and families to create a healthier digital experience.
Being held Tuesdays in July and August
starting July 16 from 2pm to 3pm EST

https://bit.ly/3KIX3kk

They are just a phone call away!

✨ Taking care of your mental health is essential. Try a few of these self-care tips and share your favorite in the comments below!

WEBINAR: Georouting vs Geolocation and the Next Steps in Strengthening the 988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline

Together with representatives from the FCC, SAMHSA and Compass Health Network, the discussion will focus on the difference between georouting and geolocation, what the proposed rule means for 988 Lifeline operations, and the potential implications for 988 call centers.

https://bit.ly/3z5GEE4

Georouting vs. Geolocation and the Next Steps in Strengthening the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is a critical component of our nationwide response to the ongoing su***de and mental health crisis. The FCC proposed a new rule to strengthen this response, requiring georouting solutions for calls to the 988 Lifeline. Together with representatives from the FCC, SAM...

WEBINAR: How to Support Youth as They Engage with Social Media
Monday, June 17 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm

This webinar will explore how social media impacts youth differently and how to bring a culturally responsive lens to the conversation.
https://bit.ly/3VpVeO1

How to Support Youth as They Engage with Social Media - The Partnership Parents, caregivers and providers play an important role in guiding how teens use social media. But it can be hard to know where to start! What type of content might […]

SAVE THE DATES: School Resource Officer Conference in August

Two Day Event for School Resource Officers and School Safety Professionals
https://bit.ly/4aXJedg

McGruff Stops Big Crime - Take A Bite Out of Fake Pills (Video Run Time 1 Minute)

McGruff the Crime Dog is back to take a bite out of fake pills with the Go for Real campaign from the National Crime Prevention Council.

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WEBINAR: FentAlert Challenge: Youth Innovators Advancing Fentanyl Overdose Prevention Webinar
June 13 @ 2pm

FentAlert Challenge youth and young adult winners will share their strategies to increase awareness, education, and prevention around the dangers of fentanyl.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: FentAlert Challenge: Youth Innovators Advancing Fentanyl Overdose Prevention. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. SAMHSA is hosting a webinar, FentAlert Challenge: Youth Innovators Advancing Fentanyl Overdose Prevention, on June 13, 2024, from 2pm to 3pm ET. Youth and young adults will share their strategies to increase youth awareness, education, and prevention around the dangers of fentanyl. Mark your calenda...

Digital Awareness for Parents

While you may not be able to monitor all of your child’s activities, there are things you can do to prevent cyberbullying and protect your child from harmful digital behavior:

Digital Awareness for Parents While you may not be able to monitor all of your child’s activities, there are things you can do to prevent cyberbullying and protect your child from harmful digital behavior.

21st Annual NH Su***de Prevention Conference- Where You Are: Building Hope and Preventing Su***de in the Places Where We Work, Live, and Play

If interested in presenting a workshop, please contact Meredith Young at [email protected].

WEBINAR: Recognizing and Addressing Mental Health Disorders in Teens
June 5 @ 12pm
This webinar provides an overview of the many anxiety, mood, eating, substance use, and personality disorders that can impact teens, shares tips for recognizing their emergence, and answers audience questions about what to expect from evidence-based treatment.

McLean Webinar: Spotting Mental Health Disorders in Teens Dr. Perihan Esra Guvenek-Cokol provides an overview of mental illnesses that impact teens and young adults and shares tips for recognizing onset and how to get help.