Free parent webinar on supporting kids with loneliness and isolation

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Child Mind Institute
Free Webinar -- Parenting Tips For A Teen Loneliness Epidemic

From Child Mind Institute: 

“We are facing an “epidemic of loneliness and isolation” according to the U.S. Surgeon General and young people are more at risk than anyone else.

Children have never been more connected but have never felt more isolated. They may be online “almost constantly,” but the number of teens reporting loneliness at school has almost doubled between 2012-2018.

As parents, we face a dilemma: if we encourage our children to spend more time offline, we risk being told to “stay out of it.” But if we leave them to their own devices, literally and figuratively, we risk an increase in the chances they’ll face depression and anxiety.

In this webinar by Fort Health in partnership with the Child Mind Institute, parenting and mental health experts will share practical tips on how to help children and teens feel supported as they form strong social bonds.

On February 21 at 5:30pm ET, join us in a roundtable discussion filled with practical advice you can implement now:

Parenting Tips For A Teen Loneliness Epidemic

Free Live Webinar
Wednesday, February 21 at 5:30pm ET

 
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A recording will be shared with anyone who registered but join live for a chance to ask your questions.”

Local Resources for Mental Health Support

Below are several opportunities for support beyond the counselors at BJHS.

Please reach out.

  • For behavioral health crises or thoughts of self-harm, call the Maine Crisis Line at 988 or toll-free in Maine at 1(888) 568-1112 (call or text either). 
  • If you are a parent and need support in speaking with your children about these events, please contact our trained family peer support specialists at the GEAR Parent Network toll-free in Maine 1(800) 264-9224
  • For mental health peer-to-peer support call the Intentional Warmline toll free in Maine 1(866) 771-9276 (24/7 support for individuals 18+) 
  • For youth ages 13-23 in need of peer support, text Nami Maine’s Teen Text Support Line at (207) 515-8398 

 

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It’s National School Counseling Week!

National School Counseling Week is February 6-10th. Check out the infographics below to learn more about the profession and the important role school counselors play in all schools. And don’t forget… your BJHS school counselors are here for YOU!

Mrs. Roy  (Bailey, Jewell, Chebeague) aroy@brunswicksd.org

Mrs. Weeks (Birch, GDI, Eagle) cweeks@brunswicksd.org