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Support and Services for Students @ Windsor Jr/Sr High School

Addressing Mental Health in our Young Adults

Adolescence is a crucial period for developing and maintaining social and emotional habits important for mental well-being. These include adopting healthy sleep patterns; taking regular exercise; developing coping, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills; and learning to manage emotions. Supportive environments in the family, at school and in the wider community are also important (World Psychiatry 2007).

Check out these Mental Health Apps for Teens

Operation Reach Out- Consisting of a multitude of short videos, this app is for those who are concerned about their mental health and those who are concerned about the mental health of others.
Mindshift- Geared towards teens with anxiety and depression, Mindshift gives advice for specific situations in which teens may feel anxious and experience social anxiety.
Pacifica- Made for teens with depression, this app's motto is "One day at a time. One moment at a time."
SAM (Self- Help for Anxiety Management)- Much like Mindshift, Sam is made for individuals experiencing social anxiety.

World Mental Health Day

October 10th, 2020

This year, World Mental Health Day is more meaningful than ever. The stress and uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic, the global civil rights movement, and the everyday struggles we’re all facing at home prompt us to look for new ways to prioritize mental health for our families and ourselves.

At the Child Mind Institute, we are committed to supporting families and school communities with resources on mental health challenges. We’ve offered support on dealing with the extraordinary pressures created by the pandemic, including our new downloadable tip sheet featuring practical strategies to help families stay mentally healthy this winter.