common mental health disorders
at least 1 in 5 youth ages 9-17 have this
what is a mental health disorder?
Children who were discriminated against based on this had higher percentages of one or more physical health conditions and one or more mental health conditions. This is another social injustice that is common in our society today.
what is race?
Adolescents with mental illness often engage in acting-out behavior or this, which increases their risk of unsafe sexual behavior that may result in pregnancy or STIs.
what is substance use?
the Ames High phycologist
who is Doctor Bonnie May?
de-stigmatizes mental health
talk about different ways how to help with mental health disorder and provider resources to students and staff
9.8% of kids ages 3-17 are estimated to be diagnosed with this mental health disorder. This disorder may often lead to behavioral and educational problems as well as an increased tendency of risk-taking behavior.
what is ADHD?
1 in 3 youth ages 3-17 had behavior problems or depression with this mental health disorder.
what is anxiety?
This is the second leading cause of death in people ages 15-24. It is often associated with depression.
what is susicde?
The school counselors and Dr. Bonnie May handed out oreos to students at lunch and told students to wear red to support brain health. This day was May 17th.
What is Brain Health Day?
promote the school resources
the school offers mental health services like a psychologist and other counseling
This is a common type of mood disorder.
what is Depression?
ADHD can increase the tendency of risk-taking behavior in adolescents. That may lead to participating in unsafe sexual activity that may result in this
What is an STI?
Diagnoses of _____, _______, and depression become more common with increased age.
what is anxiety and ADHD?
These rays of sunshine are from Iowa State and steal the hearts of many students. When they are here, they are kept in student services. Mrs. Patton is trying to get one to have in the building full time
What is a therapy dog?
a program to inform students about different mental health programs and resources
what is The Bandana Project?
9.4% of kids ages 3-17 have been diagnosed with this mental health disorder.
what is anxiety?
Depression can cause a lack of motivation. This lack of motivation may lead to medication not being taken and a lack of using protection during sexual activity, which may lead to this.
what is an unwanted pregnancy?
1 in 13 Iowa high school students has had these thoughts
what are suicidal thoughts?
Most people know that mental health has a lot of stigma surrounding it. Ames High as well as other schools and organizations in the U.S. are trying to change mental health to this to reduce stigma. It even has its own day
What is brain health?
a day dedicated to mental health and educate students and staff
remember those conferences from a while ago, have on of those again