Every Monday Matters
Who is the Founder of Every Monday Matters?
Matt Emerzian.
This speaker educated us on the dangers of fentanyl and the rising trends seen on social media.
Ms. Amy Neville, from the Alex Neville Foundation.
How did BHS's Mobile Crisis Unit define mental illness?
MENTAL ILLNESS, ALSO CALLED MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS, REFERS TO A WIDE RANGE OF MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS — DISORDERS THAT AFFECT YOUR MOOD, THINKING AND BEHAVIOR.
CALL ___ TO REACH 24 HOUR PER DAY HELP AND SUPPORT
988.
988 WILL CONNECT BACK TO SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY RESOURCES OR EMERGENCY SERVICES, AS NEEDED.
What is Every Monday Matter's slogan, or call to action?
I Matter. You Matter. We Matter.
She talked to us about human trafficked victims and the mental health conditions they experience as a result of their victimization.
Ms. Alexis Wilbur from the San Joaquin County Family Justice Center.
Who can experience a mental health concern or crisis?
Anyone.
What is a three digit phone number you may dial for help finding resources?
211
During our podcast session with Matt he quoted his Life Coach/Therapist/Expensive Friend saying that "Our ____ are our _____."
"Our Secrets are our Sickness."
This group taught us how to facilitate hard conversations with others in a constructive manner.
Mind, Body, Awareness Project
The two most common mental health concerns that teens experience?
Anxiety and Depression.
Name one national resource for people to call if they need crisis support.
988, The Trevor Project, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Matt created EMM because...
He himself has struggled with his own mental health challenges and wanted to share his story with others to inspire them.
They taught us all about substance abuse, alcohol abuse, and
Behavioral Health Services Drug Treatment Team.
How can social media negatively impact one's mental health?
Cyberbullying, Effect Sleeping Habits, Influences Bad Behavior, Social Media Addiction
Name a local resource you would use in case someone you knew needed mental health support or intervention.
Mobile Crisis Response Unit
San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services
Consumer Support Warm-Line
Matt says his Superpower is...
Being Himself.
This group taught others what it means to be a youth mental health advocate on their campuses.
YOU!
Unfair and negative beliefs society holds regarding mental health.
Stigma of Mental Health/Illness.
Who can students talk to on campus if they need help talking about their mental health?
You! And/Or a counselor, teacher, school site clinician or pshycologist.