This week is National Suicide Prevention Week 2021 in the month of September which is National Suicide Prevention Month.
You are not alone in helping someone in crisis. There are many resources available to assess, treat and intervene. Crisis lines, counselors, intervention programs and more are available to you, as well as to the person experiencing the emotional crisis.To read more, visit: https://www.suicideispreventable.org/ or https://www.elsuicidioesprevenible.org/
Practicing gratitude — such as with a diary — can increase positive emotions and lower the risk of depressive symptoms that can lead to suicide. While some argue it "can't fix everything," gratitude is a low-cost, high-impact way to maintain your mental health.
You can read more here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/comfort-gratitude/202102/can-gratitude-protect-against-suicide
Self-Care Tip: Notice five things that are beautiful in your day today.
We all need someone to talk to, someone who listens, and someone who understands. Your Sweetwater High School Counselors are here for you.
Click here to find our contact info: suhicounseling.blogspot.com/p/contact-us.html
Virtual Wellness Room
Please visit our Virtual Wellness Room to take a break from your daily routine. Do some breathing exercises, stretch, or play a game. It's OK to take a time out for a "brain break".
suhivirtualwellnessroom.blogspot.com/
COVID-19 Updates and Resources
Get the latest information on specific programs and services as well as efforts to support the wider community and additional resources as we monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts. http://www.sweetwaterschools.org/covid-19-information/