Mental Health Facts
the anticipation of future threat
anxiety
prioritizing sleep, adopting an exercise routine you can stick with, or choosing healthy and nourishing foods over highly processed ones are examples of this
physical self care
an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure:
hobby
The year Mental health Day started
SY2018-19
What NAMI stands for and does
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Living with a mental illness can be difficult, and some people may turn to this as a way to cope with symptoms or handle stressful life events.
smoking and drug use
a written record of our thoughts & feelings.
journaling
a practice in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you're sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment.
Mindfulness
Who has led workshops at BHSEC's Mental Health Day?
Planned Parenthood of NY, the floating hospital, teachers, and students
Crisis Lifeline Number in NYC
988
The leading cause of disability worldwide
Depression
disengaging from one's usual activities, especially those involving smartphones or computers, as a method of relaxation or for health reasons:
unplugging
short, written statements that are meant to give your self-esteem a positive boost
Affirmations
Why Mental Health Day Exists
To raise awareness and increase mental health supports at Bard High School.
A free mental health support program available to any teenager age 13 to 17 living in New York City.
NYC Teenspace
Anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions are often accompanied by this
Sleep Disorders
attending a religious service, spending time in nature, meditating, incorporating regular acts of kindness into your day, or keeping a gratitude journal are examples of
spiritual self care
Specially designed tools that spin, pop, or offer other ways to keep your hands busy.
Fidget toys
Who created Mental Health Day
Students!
Provides services to empower and support parents and caregivers as well as children and youth from birth to age 24 experiencing social, emotional, developmental, substance use or behavioral challenges.
New York City Family and Youth Peer Support Services
describes individuals who may process the world in different ways than the general population. BONUS: give examples
Neurodivergence
a sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program:
Routine
The limits and rules we set for ourselves in relationships
personal boundaries
Who organizes Mental Health Day
Student Government, The Mental Health Day Committee, administration and the PTA
Places/People you can go to if you are ever having mental health struggles.
Social Work Office, Guidance Counselor's Offices, School Psychologists, Caseworkers, teachers, administration