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Suicide Prevention Month
We can all do our part to help prevent suicide. I’ve tried to compile the best resources you need to learn about suicide prevention.
13 Reasons Season 3 Resource
With the release of 13 Reasons Why Season 3 on August 23rd, 2019, the 13 Reasons Why Toolkit has been updated.
Evolution of Technology
When smartphones were first introduced, they were marketed to adults as a revolutionary change in the concept of a phone. Check out the first iPhone commercial for a reminder of how it was marketed.
Safe2Say Results
I was recently interviewed by Elizabeth Hardison for the article, “Pennsylvania set up a tip line for school threats. Instead, students overwhelmingly called with mental health concerns.” When I was asked if I was surprised by the high level of mental health concerns being reported by students, I said I was not.
New Resource: Internet Challenges Resource
I often hear fears about the latest online “challenge” that the kids are doing. But many times, they aren’t real or are not as reported.
New Resource: Hashtags and Mental Health
Over the years, the mental health hashtags have evolved and are ever-changing. It’s difficult to keep up with all of the mental health hashtags as they are sometimes blocked on Instagram or other social media platforms, but when certain hashtags become blocked, others come to life to replace them.
New Resource: Healthy Relationships
One of my roles is working with youth in local schools. I check in with the at-risk students and try to encourage, support, and guide them. I also help to identify unhealthy digital relationships.