Mental Health Resources by Taya Kobrynich https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources en-us 2019-04-29 18:31:53 UTC 2019-04-30 23:56:04 UTC hello@padlet.com https://imgglb.padletcdn.com/v13/image?t=g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F1f9e0.png For Adults: Mental Health America tbk11798 https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355162441 This website includes an overview of what mental health is and a stance that mental health issues affect children, too. It provides a list of warning signs to look out for in children (or anyone) that may indicate a mental health issue, as well as suggestions for what parents, teachers, and doctors can do to help. ]]> 2019-04-29 18:35:40 UTC https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355162441 For Adults: Children Mental Health tbk11798 https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355162812 This website details some of the risk factors affecting children’s mental health (life experiences or biological make-up may lead to mental health issues), as well ask the risks of leaving mental health issues untreated. It also includes pages with information on specific, common mental disorders children may suffer from: ODD, OCD, ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, and other Behavioral/Emotional illnesses. ]]> 2019-04-29 18:36:29 UTC https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355162812 For Children: KidsHealth tbk11798 https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355163124 Click the "for Kids" and "for Teens" tabs!

This website provides advice for children and adolescents for how to deal with their mental health issues and experiences. It is well-organized, with headings including the following: parents, feeling sad, mental health, feelings and emotions, body image, relationships, families, friends, dealing with problems, and being your best self. Each heading, when clicked on, provides links to more specific advice columns (IE: “dealing with divorce” under the “parents” section). 

]]> 2019-04-29 18:37:10 UTC https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355163124 For Children: Talking Mental Health tbk11798 https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355163688 This is a 5.5 minute video which can be used to introduce students to the topic of mental health. It describes what mental health is, what some signs of a mental health issue are, and how children can talk about mental health issues or negative emotions (and listen when someone else wants to talk to them). It strongly presents a stance that mental health issues and negative feelings are nothing to be ashamed of. The end of the video shows a illustrated list of all the people a child can talk to if they are struggling with their mental health. ]]> 2019-04-29 18:38:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355163688 For Adults: CDC tbk11798 https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355164511 This website include definitions of what mental health means to children. There are examples of different disorders that children may have. There is also a list of symptoms and treatments for children. The website includes articles, statistics, links for child development, and improving access to care.]]> 2019-04-29 18:40:04 UTC https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355164511 For Adults: Mental Health America Article tbk11798 https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355165148
This article focuses on recognizing that children can suffer from mental health disorders just like adults. It lists the symptoms that adults in and out of school can look for in children. It also discuss the benefits of early identification and provides links to additional resources.


]]> 2019-04-29 18:41:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355165148 For Children: Adolescent Health tbk11798 https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355165555 This site provides links for young adults and adolescents on mental health. It has links for them to ask questions and to seek help from professionals if they feel the need to do so. Much of this link focuses on young adults and teens- this is a hard topic to find sources for young children, many just don’t exist unfortunately. 


]]> 2019-04-29 18:42:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355165555 For Children: Mental Illness Education for Kids tbk11798 https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355166477 This video talks about how mental health needs to be treated just like any other injury or illness. This video shows children that it is ok to ask for help and that they should ask for help. This video tries to show students that there is a stigma that exists, but they do not need to be afraid to ask for help.2]]> 2019-04-29 18:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355166477 Annotated Bibliography feldmanjess88 https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355614461 Bracho-Sanchez, E. (2019, April 08). Number of Children Going to ER With Suicidal Thoughts, Attempts Doubles, Study Finds. CNN. Retrieved from https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/08/health/child-teen-suicide-er-study/index.html
This article from CNN about suicide rates. In the past 8 years, the amount of young adults who have gone to hospitals with suicidal thoughts has doubled. Researchers studied children ages 5-18, they collected public information from the CDC survey. Psychiatrists are not surprised by these results, as more children are diagnosed with depression the number of suicide attempts increases. Children, parents, and caregivers are all experiencing more stress and pressures that lead to these numbers. Many try to seek help before it gets too bad, however, there is a severe shortage of childhood therapists and psychiatrists. When children are able to get help sooner they are less likely to try to harm themselves, but it is hard to find the right help. This is helpful for the Pre-k-4th grade classroom because teachers can reach out to students who may be suffering from depression, they may be able to be the help that their students need.

]]> 2019-04-30 20:05:55 UTC https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355614461 Positive Psychology and Emotional Health Promotion emilye1253 https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355657366 This article published in the American Journals of Public Health talks about positive psychology and its effects on emotional health. It describes positive psychology as what is considered right about a person such as their attributes, assets and strengths. The main idea to take out of this article is that a cooperation or interaction between positive psychology and public health could lead to new and creative ways to promote mental health. There has been a shift in mental health promotion over the following years to incorporate positive psychology. Positive psychology and mental health promotion coupled together creates an idea of positive mental health. This article is an interesting read for all educators especially now as schools continue to expand on their mental health promotion programs in school. Learning about positive psychology and incorporating this mentality into the classroom will help empower the students.]]> 2019-04-30 23:40:06 UTC https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355657366 Mental/Emotional Health sensenig_megan https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355657568 The Rise of Mental Health on College Campuses: Protecting the Emotional Health of Our 
Nation's College Students. (2019, February 05). Retrieved April 21, 2019, from 
https://www.higheredtoday.org/2018/12/17/rise-mental-health-college-campuses-protecting-emotional-health-nations-college-students/ 

 There is an abundance of very useful resources for those who are dealing with mental and emotional turmoil. This website takes assesses the rise of mental health particularly on college campuses, and focuses on ways to protect the health of students. It includes preventative actions for emotional well-being, encourages life skills and social connectedness, and many other early actions. 
]]> 2019-04-30 23:41:07 UTC https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355657568 Mental/Emotional Health khanchick3 https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355657653 Article Title: How to Keep Your Kids Safe From Cyberbullying
Link: https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2019-03-15/how-to-keep-your-kids-safe-from-cyberbullying
This article is on cyberbullying from U.S. News. It states that no type of bullying is acceptable, but recently due to the growth of social media, cyberbullying is becoming more of an issue everyday. Cyberbullying takes place on our cellphones, laptops or computers, and tablets, usually through social media. We tend to see hurtful text messages or posts, pictures, videos, and fake profiles of a victim which can happen 24/7. U.S News advises to use the website Stopbullying.gov to get more information and how to be proactive. This article states we should discuss what bullying is and why we should never bully others. If we are to see cyberbullying we should print and save screenshots, emails, or texts for evidence. We should then report the cyberbullying to an online service provider in order for the situation to be handled in the correct manner. We should contact law enforcement if the situation involves threats of violence, child pornographys, stalking, or a hate crime. In the PK-4th grade classroom teachers can teach their students not to hurt or embarrass other students in person or online. They should also be told to report if they are being bullied or they see anyone else being bullied so it is put to a stop.
]]> 2019-04-30 23:41:35 UTC https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355657653 Mental Health in the classroom zh856725 https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355657691
https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/5/22/13768406/mindfulness-meditation-good-for-kids-evidence
Mindfulness and meditation can be very beneficial for children. Science proves that students will decrease anxiety and increase the awareness of thoughts, sensations, and feelings after meditating. Mindfulness reduces the amount of the stress hormone “cortisol” in your brain and grows brain matter in regions of the brain linked to memory.Mindfulness in schools is a grassroots movement but can be extremely beneficial in your future classroom.
]]> 2019-04-30 23:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355657691 Mental/Emotional Health janebryer43 https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355657890 Three ways high-quality preschool can improve the health of children
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2019/02/04/three-ways-high-quality-preschool-can-improve-health-children/?utm_term=.35de4fc0a8af

This article, from The Washington Post, talks about the effect that high-quality preschool has on the health of children. Building a strong foundation for a culture of health begins at early childhood. The first of three ways to improve child health through preschool is to introduce children to hear-healthy foods and balanced diets in school and promote exercise. The second is for the preschool's outreach to the parents. It will improve the parents' mental health, parenting skills, and health knowledge, which will in turn benefit the child. The last is improving socio-emotional skills, cognitive skills, and mental health, especially in low-income and bilingual children. There is a high need to set standards that promote health directly and indirectly in public preschool programs. This article is good for teaching mental and emotional health, because it provides ways to improve those exact things in children and in parents. ]]> 2019-04-30 23:43:00 UTC https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355657890 Mental/Emotional Health juliapaci12326 https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355657949 Gubar, Susan. (2019, March 21). In Honor of Seven Bridges. The New York Times. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/21/well/live/in-honor-of-seven-bridges.html?rref=collection%2Ftimestopic%2FBullies&action=click&contentCollection=timestopics&region=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=6&pgtype=collection

The news source I used to find this article was The New York Times and the health topic it falls under is Mental and Emotional Health. This article is about and 10 year old boy who killed himself because of bullying. Seven was born with a birth defect and was bullied because of it. The article was written by Susan Gubar, who has the same disease as Seven. She speaks out about what happened to Seven and events she had to go through throughout her lifetime. The information in this article pertains to teaching health to elementary students because Seven was an elementary student who had felt so lost that he felt he needed to die. We do not know what our students our going through, and I believe this topic should not be sugarcoated. In the classroom, teachers can respond to questions students have about this topic, or invite a counselor in to talk to the students and let them know how important it is to speak to someone if they are feeling down. ]]> 2019-04-30 23:43:19 UTC https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355657949 How Team Sports Reduce Risk of Depression in Kids resamarie98 https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355658135 This article details research that has shown that children who are involved in team sports are less likely to experience depression. It explains how children who participate in team sports have more developed hippocampal, which is the part of the brain that is responsible for long-term memory and emotional responses. The regular aerobic movement has also been proven to improve cognitive functioning, memory, and mood. The research, however, has yet to distinguish whether team sports lower the chance of depression or if children who are predisposed to depression aren't interested in team sports. Regardless, it is important to know ways we have teachers can help students when it comes to mental health. Knowing that more and more children are prone to depression can help when being aware of our students' needs. Knowing this information is important for students for the same reason. Depression is becoming more and more common, so teachers and students alike need to know ways of coping with it.]]> 2019-04-30 23:44:22 UTC https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355658135 Promoting mental, emotional, and behavioral health is extremely important and involves the implementation of strategies to enhance the well-being of our youth. Teaching young students’ ways to manage and cope with their insecurities, their internal and external thoughts, social behaviors and their decision-making processes, will help them make positive relationships among people and in their lifetime. Promoting mental health and behavioral health are so important for young people especially when they are in such a setting like the school. The Safe Schools/Healthy Students (SS/HS) initiative thrives to decrease the number of students to abuse substances, while improving the school community while also decreasing the violence students are exposed to. These goals are spread across mental health organizations and schools to facilitate prevention and promote early intervention in supporting our students. This Safe Schools/Healthy Students, is a program that invites the positive outlook on mental health and enhances students’ knowledge on social and emotional competence which will create a positive and safe school community. pks15915 https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355658429 2019-04-30 23:46:04 UTC https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355658429 Mental Health ntmiles10 https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355658471 https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/sleep-deprived-teens-at-greater-risk-for-injuries-accidents
            This article contains information about how sleep-deprived teens are at greater risk for injury and accidents. The article mentions how not getting enough sleep is equivalent to drink and driving. If a child does not get enough sleep and decides to ride a bike, especially without a helmet, they have the same awareness as a drunk driver. The reaction time and concentration is reduced. A teacher could use this article to explain the importance of sleeping the full 8 hours not only for function but for safety and preventing injury.
]]> 2019-04-30 23:46:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355658471 Article tbk11798 https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355658571 Author Minero discusses the importance of creating an atmosphere where children feel comfortable talking about their feelings in the classroom. One such classroom, that of year 3 teacher Amy Gaunt, does so by developing a "wellbeing framework" which "increases students' confidence, voice, and problem-solving skills." 

Click Here to read about how to develop a wellbeing framework in your own school or classroom! 


Minero, E. (2016, September 15). A Curriculum for Emotional Awareness. Retrieved April 16, 2019, from https://www.edutopia.org/practice/wellbeing-developing-empathy-emotional-awareness-and-agency]]> 2019-04-30 23:46:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355658571 Mental Health thedden98 https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355658739 This article talks about children's mental and emotional health and how to keep them healthy. The article gives examples such as praising children and constantly encouraging them. The end of the article also gives warning signs in children to look out for in terms of emotional and mental health. It also ends with where to seek help and how to learn more about children and their behavior.]]> 2019-04-30 23:47:41 UTC https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355658739 Elysse Stanger erstanger https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355658794  
Child Suicides Rising: Reasons Unclear

In this USA Today article, the author states that in 2018 suicide among elementary school-aged children rose drastically.  Unfortunately there is not that much research on suicide among children under the age of 10. Some researchers believe that depression isn't linked to child suicide as it is with adult suicide. However, many of the incidents seem to have followed episodes of bullying. Art teacher Carmen Gardner commented that "Death is something these kids know about. They have the resources to get all the negativity” – but not to get help. We need to take care of our children," he says. "Children need time to heal when they have traumatic experiences." Teachers need to watch out for signs of bullying, abuse, depression and anxiety, and combat bullying by shutting it down when they observe it. 
]]> 2019-04-30 23:48:04 UTC https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355658794 For Kids With Anxiety, Parents Learn To Let Them Face Their Fears em920764 https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355658802 This article on treating anxiety in children from NPR News suggests that parents seek to modify their accommodating behaviors when interacting with their children during an anxiety attack so that a child can learn to self-soothe more quickly and develop independent coping mechanisms rather than relying on a parent to mitigate the anxiety. A program developed at Yale University teaches parents that immediate comforting during an anxious moment or episode can actually be counterproductive and result in worsened conditions because the child does not develop resilience and confidence in her/his own self-soothing abilities. Instead, the school suggests that parents communicate reinforcing statements of encouragement for stepping away from children during an anxious moment and slowly increase the lead time as the child becomes more comfortable handling the episode independently. Teachers can utilize this strategy in the classroom when working with anxious students, particularly during testing, providing them with gentle encouragement to attempt handling difficult or stressful situations independently so that the student fosters a sense of self-assurance in being able to work out their own concerns. ]]> 2019-04-30 23:48:06 UTC https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355658802 Mental Health alexandriapavlovitch https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355659164 This article talks about employer spending costs for healthcare. It also mentions that total spending per capita on health services for employees enrolled in an employer-sponsored insurance program increased by 44% between 2007 and 2016. However, there is still an unmet need for mental health; 56% of adults with mental illness do not receive treatment. Employers can play a big role in changing the cost curve for mental healthcare. The article then goes on to talk about the different challenges they face in doing so, such as the general medical system is not set up to effectively treat mental health challenges and conditions; there is a continued lack of measurement-based care in mental health; and there is a lack of integration of new technologies into the treatment of mental health conditions. Employers can help by pushing for more research-based services.]]> 2019-04-30 23:49:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355659164 Mental Health caseyfratz https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355659240 For the health topic Mental/Emotional Health I found an article written by PBS news that talks about two sisters, Sydney and Laney, who have been diagnosed with mental illnesses. The article goes on to explain how the girl's mental illnesses affect them and the struggles their mother, Selena, has faced to help her daughters push through their mental illnesses and succeed in the school setting. "Selena has spent the past eight years trying to get the girls the resources to help them succeed.". Throughout the girls schooling since being diagnosed they have changed schools, gotten individualized education plans, and adjust their medications. It has been a long process of finding what works best for both of the girls to succeed. It is also important to point out that what worked best for Laney did not seem to help Sydney, students need individualized plans because what works for one student will not work for all students. This article does a great job of explaining what mental illness looks like for a child who is in elementary school. Teachers can use the information within this article to help explain what having a mental illness is like to their students. This article also gives great information on how to be as supportive as possible in helping a student with mental illness succeed.]]> 2019-04-30 23:50:01 UTC https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355659240 mental/emotional health laurenmac500 https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355659295  
Online article
H. M., PH.D., N. R., PH.D., & M. D., PH.D. (n.d.). Mental And Emotional Impact Of Stress.   Mentalhelp.net. Retrieved from https://www.mentalhelp.net/articles/mental-and-emotional-impact-of-stress/

This article is an online source focused on the impact of stress from mental and emotional health. Mental and emotional health issues can lead to stress, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, cognitive functioning disorders, and personality changes. It is normal to feel and range of moods both low and high in life. Although, so people fall into the depression state of mental health which effects the ability to do daily activities. Chronic and/or severe stress can also negatively affect people with Bipolar Disorder. Some people who are stressed may show relatively mild outward signs of anxiety. There are many stress factors that result from mental and emotional health. This article can be addressed in the classroom to show students there are many effects of mental and emotional health. You can show students some of these effects aren't visible as well and how you can get help to push through the extra stress it comes along with. 
]]> 2019-04-30 23:50:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355659295 This document discusses how acclimating to a new environment affected many children and young people and overall had a negative affect on their mental and emotional health. haymon2105 https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355659589 2019-04-30 23:51:29 UTC https://padlet.com/tbk11798/mentalhealthresources/wish/355659589