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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

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

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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This opportunity is for rising 7th and 8th graders.  More info to come for rising 9th and 10th graders.   

Your middle schooler’s brain is experiencing incredible growth and development (second only to the growth it goes through during infancy!) However, keep in mind that the prefrontal cortex (responsible for impulse control and problem solving), isn’t full developed until early adulthood.