SHS Virtual Mental Health Fair

We all understand that healthy food, exercise, and good sleep habits strengthen the human body and make it less likely that a person will become sick or experience injury. This is true even when something does happen, like an infection or an accident- the strengthened body is better able to heal and bounce back. 

It can be useful to think about mental and emotional health in the same way. We can’t always control our experiences of anxiety, sadness, or anguish, but we can equip ourselves to handle every day with a raised baseline of emotional and mental health. We can do this by getting to know ourselves better, mentally and emotionally, to consciously take action to build up joy and resilience, and to reach out to others when we know things aren’t in balance.

Parents and families: All of this is true both for you AND for the young people you love and care for. Explore the resources in the Parents and Families section for insights and practical tools on tuning in to your teen’s mental and emotional health.

Disclaimer: This information does not take the place of advice from a mental health professional. It is intended to gather and present resources in support of our students and families.

EXPLORE ADDITIONAL LOCAL AND NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:

• https://www.seattlechildrens.org/health-safety/mental-health-resources/ - Get guidance and symptom checkers from Seattle Children's Hospital.

• https://www.youtheastsideservices.org/services/community-based/community-centers/ - Visit a counseling parter of SHS here in Bellevue.

• https://www.nami.org/your-journey/kids-teens-and-young-adults/ - Find resources for teens and young adults at the National Alliance for Mental Illness. 

• https://education.uw.edu/academics/area/school-psychology/clinic - Get free counseling services from the University of Washington school of psychology.

• https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mental-illness/in-depth/mental-health/art-20046477 - Read about how to help overcome stigma in talking about and seeking treatment for mental health.

DISCOVER MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES FROM THE NATIONAL PTA

This SHS Virtual Mental Health Fair was made possible by a grant from the National Parent Teacher Association, through the Healthy Minds initiative. The National PTA website presents a wealth of mental health information and resources, for example:

• A family toolkit, including a community resource finder

• Topic-specific family resources 

• PTA Healthy Minds Videos, including examples of how to have conversations about mental health

Visit the mental heath resources page for more information.