Bullying
Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior, that involves a real or perceived power difference. The behavior is often repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Individuals who are bullied, and who bully others, may have lasting memories and difficulties related to their experiences. There are three types of bullying: verbal bullying, physical bullying, and social or relational bullying. For more information and resources related to bullying, see the links below.
http://www.stopbullying.gov
http://www.pacerteensagainstbullying.org/
Mental Health
The World Health Organization defines mental health as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. Following are some online resources for mental health.
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/
http://www.nami.org/
Descriptions of mental health disorders that may occur in school-aged children.
http://www.macmh.org/free-macmh-downloads/fact-sheets/
Suicide Prevention
If you, or someone you know, has been thinking of suicide, help is available and recovery is possible. Start by learning the warning signs, and do whatever you can to get you, or someone you care about, the help they need.
Suicide is preventable. Despite the common misconception, talking about suicide openly is one of the most helpful things you can do for a person.
Visit the following link for more information.
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Abuse
Abuse is a very serious problem that happens to our students, whether it be through violence, neglect, or sexual trauma. Counselors are mandated reporters, which means that if we hear about abuse, we must report the abuse immediately to the Department of Family and Child Services. Below are some resources if you or your child has been exposed to abuse.
http://www.michigan.gov/dhs
http://www.breakthecycle.org/
http://www.childhelp.org/
Please contact Mrs. Szymanski for any
additional resources or support you may need.
Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior, that involves a real or perceived power difference. The behavior is often repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Individuals who are bullied, and who bully others, may have lasting memories and difficulties related to their experiences. There are three types of bullying: verbal bullying, physical bullying, and social or relational bullying. For more information and resources related to bullying, see the links below.
http://www.stopbullying.gov
http://www.pacerteensagainstbullying.org/
Mental Health
The World Health Organization defines mental health as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. Following are some online resources for mental health.
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/
http://www.nami.org/
Descriptions of mental health disorders that may occur in school-aged children.
http://www.macmh.org/free-macmh-downloads/fact-sheets/
Suicide Prevention
If you, or someone you know, has been thinking of suicide, help is available and recovery is possible. Start by learning the warning signs, and do whatever you can to get you, or someone you care about, the help they need.
Suicide is preventable. Despite the common misconception, talking about suicide openly is one of the most helpful things you can do for a person.
Visit the following link for more information.
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Abuse
Abuse is a very serious problem that happens to our students, whether it be through violence, neglect, or sexual trauma. Counselors are mandated reporters, which means that if we hear about abuse, we must report the abuse immediately to the Department of Family and Child Services. Below are some resources if you or your child has been exposed to abuse.
http://www.michigan.gov/dhs
http://www.breakthecycle.org/
http://www.childhelp.org/
Please contact Mrs. Szymanski for any
additional resources or support you may need.