Safety Planning
Drawing, journaling, reading, listening to music, going for a walk are examples of
What are coping strategies?
Some sx include: inattention, difficulties with executive functioning, forgetfulness, interruptions, making careless mistakes, impulsiveness, trouble taking turns, difficulties getting along with others
What is attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
SX
What are symptoms?
Visiting the emergency room to have your student evaluated or calling to have someone come to evaluate your student.
What is crisis screening?
Assigned to every student. Handles scheduling, mental health concerns, the go-to for obtaining resources and support. Academic mentoring. Helps student set/ achieve academic goals. Ensures graduation requirements are met & assists with post-graduation planning.
What is a School Counselor?
Keeping dangerous substances (i.e. medications/ alcohol products, cleaning supplies), sharp objects, and any weapons locked away and stored safely.
What are ways to make your student's environment safe?
Some sx include: fear and avoidance that interferes with relationships, difficulties in crowds, worry about embarrassment, intense fear of interacting with strangers
What is social anxiety disorder/ social phobia?
Dx
What is diagnosis?
Lowest level of care. Individual therapy and/or medication management weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, etc.
What is outpatient therapy?
A contracted agency that delivers school-based mental health and behavioral support on a continuum of care.
What is Effective School Solutions?
Avoiding ADLs, isolating, becoming tearful, lashing out are examples of
What are early warning signs?
Some sx include: decreased interest in activities, persistent low mood, feelings of worthlessness, lack of energy, poor concentration, appetite and sleep disturbances, suicidal thoughts
What is major depressive disorder?
SI/ HI
What are suicidal ideation/ homicidal ideation?
Typically, at least 9 hours of groups a week and an individual session. Often comes with medication monitoring.
What is intensive outpatient programing?
A formal plan that details special education services and supports at school that will be provided to meet the unique needs of a student with a classified disability. Protected by the IDEA.
What is an IEP?
1-888-222-2228
988
Text HOME to 741741
What are hotlines my student can utilize?
Some sx include: reliving the stressor via nightmares/ flashbacks, hypervigilance, self-destructive behavior, irritability/ anger outbursts.
What is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
AH/VH
What are auditory hallucinations/ visual hallucinations?
5x/week, full-day programming (6hrs/day) with groups, individual therapy, and medication management. Kids are placed on home instruction during this episode of care for continuity of education.
What is partial care/ partial hospitalization programming?
Serves as a support to students for mental health and substance use. Connects students and families to appropriate community resources for MH/SU. Provides in-service training to staff regarding MH/SU. Takes, investigates, and files harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB) reports.
What is a student assistance coordinator?
Listen, express concern, and reassure are all
What are appropriate responses in a crisis?
Some sx/ warning signs: changes in mood, changes in physical appearance, drastic sleep schedule changes, loss of appetite, rapid weight gain or loss, risk-taking behaviors
What is substance use disorder?
SDV
What is self-directed violence?
Highest levels of care. 24/7 care and monitoring is provided in a hospital or facility for stabilization and therapeutic programming.
What is inpatient/ residential?
A formal plan of school-based accommodations to help students meet their academic goals without special education services. Used to remove barriers to general education. Falls under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
What is a 504?