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Principal’s Toolkit
Brain Health Network
This document contains tools and resources for principals to promote the importance of brain health in their schools.
Created by 1N5 & MindPeace
2023
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In 2016, MindPeace and 1N5 created the Brain Health Network with a two-pronged goal:
One suggestion generated from these meetings was the need for principals to have access to a toolkit enabling them to easily share information around mental health and wellness with parents/caregivers and faculty. In response to the evident need discussed at the Brain Health Network, MindPeace and 1N5 have created the Principal's Toolkit.
This toolkit enables principals to disseminate wellness and brain health information to parents/caregivers and faculty. The toolkit is organized by topic and provides facts and statistics to help you learn more about brain health and to begin educating yourself about mental health. Utilizing the various communication templates, you can share the information with parents/caregivers, student, and faculty through email or social media.
INTRODUCTION
Brain Health Topics
Brain Health Programming
Educational Videos
Brain Health Science
Facts & Statistics
General Warning Signs
Communication Samples
Resources
Navigating Mental Health
Impact of COVID 19 on Mental Health
Mental Health Facts
Stress
ADHD
Anxiety
Anxiety: Which is it?
Depression
Depression: Which is it?
Mental Health in Children: Myth or Fact?
Suicide Prevention
Facts & Statistics
Warning Signs
Resources
Communication Samples
Coping with the Loss of a Student to Suicide
Trauma Informed Care
Facts & Statistics
Resources
Communication Samples
Wellness Information
Communication Samples
Self Care
Facts & Statistics
Resources
Communication Samples
Self Care: Mindfulness
Mindfulness Information
Facts & Statistics
Resources
Communication Samples
Sleep Health Information
Facts & Statistics
Resources
Communication Samples
INDEX of TOPICS
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Social Media Information
Facts & Statistics
Talking Points
Resources
How to Report
Communication Samples
Nutrition Information
Facts & Statistics
Resources
Communication Samples
Physical Fitness Information
Facts & Statistics
Resources
Communication Samples
Parental Control & Screen Time Monitoring
Facts & Statistics
Resources
Evidence-Based Programs
1N5 Program Recommendations
References
INDEX of TOPICS
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EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS
Brain Health
Dr. Dan Nelson – Medical Director, Child Psychiatry Unit, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital (CCHMC)
Dr. Michael Sorter, Medical Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Unit, CCHMC
Mental Health and Schools
Dr. Michael Sorter, Medical Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Unit, CCHMC
Nancy Eigel-Miller, Executive Director & Founder, 1N5
Trauma Informed Care Learning Communities
Melissa Adamchick – Executive Director, Tristate Trauma Network
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EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS (CONTINUED)
Mental Health Screens
Marilyn Crumpton, MD – Director of Adolescent Medicine and School-Based Health, Cincinnati Health Department
The Teenage Brain
Nicola Morgan, Expert in Teenage Brain Health
A Mother’s Journey
Anne Kelly, mother of two children living with mental illnesses shares her story
Changing Your Narrative
Katie Bergman, a student living and thriving with a mental illness –
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Facts & Statistics
Thomas Insel, Director of National Institute of Mental Health, believes that the terms “mental disorders” and “behavioral disorders” hinder the progress being made to better understand and approach these illnesses. Insel suggests that these disorders be referred to as brain disorders.
50% of brain disorders will have onset by age 14 and 75% by age 24. (NAMI)
Neuropsychiatric disorders are the leading cause of disability in the U.S., followed by cardiovascular and circulatory diseases and neoplasms (NIMH, 2010).
“Just over 20 percent, or 1 in 5 children, either currently, or at some point during their life, have had a seriously debilitating mental disorder,” (NIMH, 2010).
According to the Surgeon General, “mental disorders and mental health problems appear in families of all social classes and of all backgrounds. No one is immune.” (Satcher, 2000).
General Warning Signs of a Brain Disorder
Many parents ask, “when is my child showing typical signs of childhood development/teenage development versus warning signs of a larger problem?” This four minute clip from Dr. Sorter, Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital explains the difference.
Be aware of frequency and intensity of warning signs to assess if the situation is a crisis. If this is a crisis, contact your county’s crisis hotline which can be found at http://mindpeacecincinnati.com/suicide/
BRAIN HEALTH SCIENCE
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BRAIN DISORDER WARNING SIGNS
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Brain Health Science Communication Samples
Social Media
Email / Newsletter
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If you or someone you know is looking for mental health help visit: Mental Health America for more information and resources. You can find:
If you or someone you know is looking for local, professional mental health help, guide them to MindPeace.com where they can search for provider by demographic, area of need, and insurance accepted.
Resources
Today, thanks to better early detection, there are 63% fewer deaths from heart disease than there were just a few decades ago. Dr. Thomas Insel, the director of the National Institute of Mental Health, wonders: Could we do the same for depression and schizophrenia?
NAVIGATING MENTAL HEALTH
The Impact of Covid-19 on Mental Health
Covid-19 Risk Factors Contributing to Adolescents Suicide Attempts
Covid Statistics
Suicide Attempts Among Adolescents During Covid-19
In 2020, Emergency Departments visits for suicide attempts among adolescents ages 12-17 years increased 31%compared to 2019
9.7% of youth in the U.S. have severe major depression
60% of youth with depression do not receive any mental health treatment
Covid 19 Findings
Even among youth with severe depression who receive some treatment, ONLY 27% receive constant care
Mental Health Facts
1 in 5 adults and teens experience a mental illness in a given year
Of those who die by suicide have an underlying mental illness
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in youth ages 10-24
10.2 million adults have co-occurring mental health issues & addiction disorders
of youth live with a mental illness
Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide
Those who participated in Social Emotional Learning programs showed an 11 percentile-point gain in academic achievement
Of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14 and 75% by age 24.
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50%
113%
Increase in psychiatry outpatient visits at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital since 2011
12%
Of Cincinnati youth 18 and under population underwent an emergency department mental health assessment at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
75%
Increase in inpatient days at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital since 2011
Serious illness costs 193.2 billion a year in lost wages
Action Steps:
Signs and Symptoms:
18.2%
Of adults live with an anxiety disorder
Contact Nancy Eigel-Miller, Executive Director, 513-607-7434, nancy_miller@1N5.org
Stress
Types of stress
Acute Stress Episodic Acute Stress Chronic Stress
Of U.S. population regularly experiences physical symptoms caused by stress
Top Causes Of Stress In The U.S.
Job Pressure
78%
73%
Of U.S. population regularly experiences psychological symptoms caused by stress
Poor Nutrition
Money
Health
Relationships
Media Overload
Sleep Deprivation
Healthy Ways to Manage Stress
Take deep breaths.
Inhale and exhale slowly throughout the day when you are feeling stressed.
Take a time out.
Practice yoga, listen to music, meditate, learn relaxation techniques. Stepping back from problems helps clear your head.
Talk to someone.
Tell friends and family you’re feeling overwhelmed, and let them know how they can help you. Talk to a physician or therapist for professional help.
Focus on what you can control.
Determine which items are within your control and which are not within your control. Accept what cannot be changed and take action on what can be changed.
Take time for exercise
Research shows that exercising can relieve stress, improve your mood and help you sleep better.
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Immediate reaction to a new and challenging situation
Frequent episodes of acute stress
High-stress levels for an extended period of time
ADHD
Difficulties sitting still
Easily distracted
Forgetfulness
Disorganization
Symptoms of ADHD: Inattention vs. Hyperactivity-Impulsivity
Most common inattention symptoms
Most common hyperactivity-impulsivity symptoms
Excessive talking
Interrupting others
A person may seem to move about constantly and act without thinking
A person may have difficulty staying on tasks, sustaining focus, and these problems are not from defiance or lack of comprehension
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ADHD:
Anxiety
Anxiety presents itself in many different ways…
Difficulty getting to sleep
The desire to control people and events
Feeling agitated or angry
Avoiding activities or events (including school)
Intolerance of uncertainty
Feeling worried about situations or events
Over-planning for situations and events
Crying and difficulty managing emotions
Pain like stomach aches and headaches
Struggling to pay attention and focus
Having high expectations for self, including school, work, & sports
Defiance and other challenging behavior
Feeling extremely fatigued or tired
Having a lot of muscle tensions (headaches or neck tensions)
1N5.org
Anxiety: Which Is It?
Every Day Anxiety
60%
4%
Tips to Manage Anxiety
Anxiety Disorder
Worry about paying bills, landing a job, a romantic breakup, or other important life events
Embarrassment or self-consciousness in an uncomfortable or awkward social situation
A case of nerves or sweating before a big test, business presentation, stage performance, or other significant event
Realistic fear of a dangerous object, place, or situation
Anxiety, sadness, or difficulty sleeping immediately after a traumatic event
Constant and unsubstantiated worry that causes significant distress and interferes with daily life
Avoiding social situations for fear of being judged, embarrassed, or humiliated
Seemingly out-of-the-blue panic attacks and the preoccupation with the fear of having another one
Irrational fear or avoidance of an object, place, or situation that poses little or no threat of danger
Recurring nightmares, flashbacks, or emotional numbing related to a traumatic event that occurred several months or years before
1N5.org
Accept that you cannot control everything.
Put your stress in perspective: is it really as bad as you think?
Take a time out.
Practice yoga, listen to music, meditate, learn relaxation techniques. Stepping back from problems helps clear your head.
Talk to someone.
Tell friends and family you’re feeling overwhelmed, and let them know how they can help you. Talk to a physician or therapist for professional help.
Maintain a positive attitude.
Make an effort to replace negative thoughts with positive ones.
Exercise daily.
Exercise can help you feel good and maintain your health.
Depression
Depression presents itself in many different ways…
Feelings of irritability, frustration, or restlessness
Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies or activities
Changes in appetite or unplanned weight change
Difficulty concentrating, remembering or making decisions
Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism
Difficulty sleeping or oversleeping
Decreased energy, fatigue, or being “slowed down”
Aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness
1N5.org
Depression: Which Is It?
Sadness
60%
4%
Tips to Manage Depression
Depression
Feelings of sadness often come and go, and are temporary
Sadness is usually brought on by a specific causal event or trigger. You can pinpoint why you feel the way you do
Sadness is a basic emotion. Experiencing sadness can be helpful in working through difficult experiences in life, such as rejection, a breakup, or disappointment
With sadness you can still go about your day normally
You are still able to laugh, enjoy your favorite song, or the presence of a friend. Sadness fades with time
Persistent sad, anxious, or “empty” mood
Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities
Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems without a clear physical cause and/ or that do not ease even with treatment
Thoughts of death or sucide, or sucide attempts
1N5.org
Set realistic goals for yourself.
Make small goals you can achieve and attain.
Postpone important decisions.
Postpone big life changing decisions until you feel better. Discuss decisions with others who know you well and have a more objective view of your situation.
Spend time with family and friends.
Confide in trusted friends and family, surround yourself with a support group, and don’t isolate yourself.
Stay active.
Staying active can help with many things, even going for a 10 minute walk can help boost your mood.
The following signs and symptoms most of the day or all day, for at least two weeks:
Talk to someone.
Tell friends and family you’re feeling overwhelmed, and let them know how they can help you. Talk to a physician or therapist for professional help.
Mental Health in Children: Myth vs. Fact
Myth: Children don’t experience mental health problems.
Fact: Even very young children may show early warning signs of mental health concerns. These mental health problems are often clinically diagnosable, and can be a product of the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors.
Myth: A child can manage a mental disorder through willpower.
Fact: A disorder is not mild anxiety or a dip in mood. It is severe distress and dysfunction that can affect all areas of a child’s life. Kids don’t have the skills and life experience to manage conditions as overwhelming as depression, anxiety, or ADHD.
Myth: Children grow out of mental health problems.
Fact: Children are less likely to “grow out” of psychiatric disorders than they are to “grow into” more debilitating conditions. Most mental health problems left untreated in childhood become more difficult to treat in adulthood.
Myth: Sadness looks the same in children as it does in adults
Fact: Children don’t have the verbal language or cognitive savvy to express the depths of sadness. Instead, body symptoms like aches and pains, fatigue, and slowness often presents along with tearfulness, unrealistic feelings of guilt, and isolation and irritability.
Myth: Good parents can always detect if their child is depressed.
Fact: Most children who have depression keep their thoughts and feelings masked. They often hide what they are feeling because they don’t want to show sadness. It makes them uncomfortable, so they push it away. The only way for parents to understand chronic sadness and depression is to be aware of age-specific behaviors and symptoms. (Sources: Mentalhealth.gov & NAMI)
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Facts and Statistics
According to the Center for Disease Control (2020), suicide is the second most common death amongst people between the ages of 14 to 18 years in the United States.
According to the Center for Disease Control (2020), among students age 14-18 in US during 2019:
Warning Signs of Suicide
To learn more check out this link How to Recognize Warning Signs (NASP, 2015)
Be aware of frequency and intensity of warning signs to assess if the situation is a crisis. If this is a crisis, contact your county’s crisis hotline which can be found at http://mindpeacecincinnati.com/suicide/
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What to Do When You Notice Warning Signs:
National Resources
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Support Services:
LOCAL EMERGENCY CRISIS NUMBERS
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Social Media
Have you talked to your child about brain health lately? Suicide is the second most common death among people age 10-24. See the attached resources for further information on how to recognize warning signs and what to do if you notice them in your child or a loved one.
Before Exams:
As finals approach, we would like to remind parents about the impact that stress can have on your child. Start a conversation with your child, and see the attached resources from Mental Health America on ways to limit stress and recognize the signs of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
Before Break:
As we approach breaks from school, we would like to take time to remind parents about the importance of talking to your child about brain health. See the attached resources from Mental Health America on ways to limit stress and recognize the signs of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
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Postvention
A postvention is an intervention conducted after a suicide to help promote the mental health of the whole school community. Postventions work to avoid emphasizing or glamorizing suicide. It prevents students at risk from seeing suicide as a simple, inevitable solution. See this publication by Dr. Dan Nelson, Director of Child Psychiatry at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital regarding the Suicide Contagion effect.
The SERA (Suicide, Education, Research and Advocacy) Collaboration is dedicated to providing resources to provide the best suicide prevention and postvention programs. Visit the MindPeace website for more information. http://mindpeacecincinnati.com/suicide/
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According to Ohio’s Mental Health and Addiction Services, Trauma Informed Care (TIC) is an initiative intended to promote a greater sense of safety, security, and equality among students.
TIC is an approach that explicitly acknowledges the role trauma plays in students’ lives. TIC means the school understands the impact of trauma on the students they serve and adopts a culture that considers and addresses this impact.
Facts & Statistics
Individuals that experience 6 or more ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) live 20 years less than their peers who experience no adverse childhood experiences.
ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) before the age of 5 can lead to neurological changes. To learn more, checkout a few short clips of Melissa Adamchick, Executive Director of Tri State Trauma Network discuss ACEs and the impact on development.
More than 3 out of 4 children between the ages of 3-5 who had one or more ACEs have been expelled from preschool.
Children between the ages of 6 and 17 who have had two or more ACEs are two times more likely to be disengaged from school than are peers who have no ACEs.
ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) are potentially traumatic events that can have negative, lasting effects on health and well-being of an individual. See this Handout from the CDC that shows the negative effects of ACEs on an individual.
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Resources
Watch this short video that explains the best steps to take when working with a child who has experienced multiple ACES. Video
Trauma Informed Care Communication Samples
Watch this TedTalk presented by Pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris on “How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime.”
Instead of asking students “what’s wrong with you?” we need to ask them “what happened to you?” #traumainformed #buildingresilience
Did you know exposure to multiple Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are linked to earlier mortality rates? Check out this video that explains the various ACEs to stay educated. #ACEs #traumainformed
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Wellness involves being in good physical and mental health. Mental health and physical health are linked, so problems in one area can impact the other.
Improving your physical health can also benefit your mental health, and vice versa. It is important to make healthy choices for both your physical and mental well-being. (SAMHSA, 2016).
Wellness Communication Samples:
Whole health involves taking care of both our minds and bodies! To be a top performer we must be operating on all cylinders. Listen to Psychologist Guy Winch discuss the importance of practicing emotional first aid in this 7 minute Ted Radio Hour segment.
Wellness includes more than just working out and healthy eating! We must take care of our minds as well. What have you done today to help balance your physical and mental health?
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Self-Care involves attending to your own care, in order to be effective in helping others. Self-care includes practicing activities and routines to benefit one’s psychological, physical, and spiritual well-being. Self-care is often described as using the airline’s emergency landing information. We must first put the mask on ourselves in order to properly assist those around us! We must ask ourselves, students, faculty and parents, how do YOU take care of yourself?
Facts & Statistics
Resources
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Self-Care Communication Samples
Social Media
To staff:
Did you know that practicing self-care can help teachers manage high-stress environments and create better flourishing classroom settings? Take time to think about you, and consider developing your own self-care plan here.
Self-care for educators has never been more important. In this video, Licensed Clinical Counselor, Machen Champion, introduces, discusses, and practices various self-care strategies.
Wellness is a holistic approach to health that includes our physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social wellbeing. Put the “practice” into practicing wellness with this Educator Survival Toolkit.
To parents:
Did you know that practicing self-care is required for personal wellness and achievement? Talk to your children about taking time for themselves (see handout on the next page).
Have you thought about yourself lately? As parents, you often focus all of your attention on the heath of your child, rather than worrying about your own health. We are reminding all parents on the importance of taking time for yourself! See the self-care handout for resources on some easy ways to take time out of your day for yourself.
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Mindfulness is defined by Greater Good Science Center (2010) as maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment. Mindfulness involves acceptance. Pay attention to your thoughts and feelings.
Facts & Statistics
Resources
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Social Media
Research shows that teaching mindfulness in the classroom reduces behavior problems and aggression among students, as well as improves their happiness levels and ability to pay attention. Use 1N5’s 2-4 minute mindfulness videos to set the tone for your classroom!
Researchers say the average attention span for students is 10-15 minutes. Has your child been struggling to pay attention in class? Talk to your child about the importance of mindfulness, and see the attached resources on ways to practice mindfulness and strengthen your ability to focus. Mindfulness Resources
Practicing mindfulness can help increase creativity and problem solving, reduce behavior problems, and contribute to less negative emotions? Practicing mindfulness can be as simple as taking some time for yourself, participating in yoga or meditation, or being present in the moment. Start a conversation today with your child about how to practice mindfulness, and see the attached link for more resources.
Have you noticed that your child is struggling to focus in class? We want to remind parents to make sure that their children are taking time for themselves and practicing mindfulness. Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can increase ability to focus, creativity, and overall happiness. See the attached resources on ways to practice mindfulness!
MINDFULNESS COMMUNICATION SAMPLES:
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Facts & Statistics
Resources
SLEEP HEALTH INFORMATION
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These are MindPeace resources to utilize on Sleep Health. Contact MindPeace to request copies.
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Social Media
Are you getting enough sleep? According to the CDC, sleeping less than 7 hours per night is linked to increase risk of poor mental health. Research shows, 59% of middle school students, and 87% of high school students are sleeping less than is recommended. Talk to your kids about the importance of healthy sleep habits, and see the resources attached for some helpful tips!
Is your child struggling to stay awake during school? Talk to your child about the importance of sleep health, and visit MindPeace for more information on the importance of getting enough sleep, as well as tips on how to make sure you’re getting enough sleep!
Before Exams:
As exams are approaching, we want to remind our students about the importance of good sleep health. Research shows that many students are not receiving the proper amount of sleep. See the attached resources for some helpful tips on how to improve your sleep habits!
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PROS:
CONS:
Facts & Statistics
SOCIAL MEDIA INFORMATION
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Talking Points for Parents about Social Media
Resources
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How to Report on Facebook:
If you’ve encountered a direct threat of suicide on Facebook, please contact law enforcement or a suicide hotline immediately.
To report the suicidal content, follow these steps or complete this form:
How to Report on Twitter:
If you’ve encountered a direct threat of suicide on Twitter, please contact law enforcement or a suicide hotline immediately.
To report a possible threat of suicide or any other form of self-harm complete this form.
How to Report on Instagram:
If you’ve encountered a direct threat of suicide on Instagram, please contact law enforcement or a suicide hotline immediately.
**Students often turn immediately to social media following a death, so it is important to promote safe messages, emphasizing suicide prevention, supporting mental health care, and minimizing the risk of suicide contagion.
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Social Media
SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNICATION SAMPLES
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Facts & Statistics
Nutrition Tips
Resources
NUTRITION INFORMATION
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NUTRITION INFORMATION
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Social Media
NUTRITION COMMUNICATION SAMPLES
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Facts & Statistics
Resources
PHYSICAL FITNESS INFORMATION
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Social Media
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Facts & Statistics
Apps & Features
Screen Time for iPhone and iPad: New feature of iOS 12 update for Apple device users. Screen Time can be enabled in the Settings menu, where users will be presented with their screen time usage for the entire day. Users can look at their most viewed apps and websites and how long they spent on them over the last 7 days. Users can set daily allotments for specific apps and websites, and there is an option to create a 4-digit passcode to extend or dismiss the limit (perfect for parents).
ESET Parental Control: Free mobile application for Android devices to guard children’s access to content based on their age. App Guard shows parents suitable apps based on the Google Play content rating and gives them the ability to block inappropriate apps from being downloaded. Set maximum daily usage for parent-specified apps or prevent access to certain categories of apps (e.g. games, social) during school or bedtime. ESET supports wearable devices and has an in-app messaging service where children can request access to certain apps/websites and parents can send messages to children that must be read before the child can continue what they were doing on the phone (premium upgrade, annual fee of $29.99).
Kaspersky Safe Kids: Free mobile application for Apple and Android devices that can block children’s access to apps and adult content, block suspicious search results in browsers, personalize a list of sites and apps to block or allow, set device screen limits, allow access to blocked websites or apps if children request in-app, and easily manage rules or check a summary report of activity. Premium upgrade (annual fee of $14.99) has additional features like call/text monitoring, alerts for calls/texts to specific numbers, public Facebook activity monitoring, and GPS tracking.
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Apps & Features
Kidslox: Free mobile application for Apple and Android devices that allows parents to block apps, in-app purchases, and installation of new apps unapproved by parents. Parents can also block access to inappropriate websites. Kidslox premium upgrade is $3.99/month on the Apple Store and Google Play.
Mobicip Parental Controls: Mobile application for Apple and Android that can connect to multiple devices (cellphones, tablets, laptops, desktops) and set daily screen time limits or recurring weekly screen time schedules, block websites and inappropriate content, restrict social media apps or games, locate connected family members, and filter video content on popular streaming services. Mobicip is cloud-based so it works with both Wi-Fi and data. Payment is based on the number of connected devices: $39.99 for 5 devices to $159.99 for 20 devices.
OurPact Parental Control and Kid Tracker: Free mobile application for iPhone and Android devices that allows parents to control and schedule children’s screen time, block certain apps/websites, block access to texting, and locate children using “Find My Family” and “Geofences” features.
Qustodio Parental Control: Free mobile application that can protect one child’s device by setting screen time limits, monitoring web and search activity and block adult content. Parents will receive automatic daily activity reports and can access an online web-based dashboard and parents’ app where they can view children’s activity and set rules. Additional features with paid premium account include connecting to any device, tracking and blocking calls, monitoring SMS messages, and setting limits for games and apps ($49.95/year-$87.95/year)
SaferKid: Mobile application for Apple and Android products that allows parents to see text message and web browsing history, limit screen time, and block adult content. SaferKid rates apps and content based on children’s ages and analyzes the level of risk the app has for sexting, adult content, bullying, or meeting strangers. As children get older, parents can grant additional privacy privileges. One subscription covers all the devices in a family ($99.99/6-month subscription).
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Apps & Features
ScreenLimit – Parental Control: Free mobile application that can remotely block, unblock, or grant unlimited access to individual devices, synchronize a timer across all devices, set a time limit or schedule for school, homework, bedtime, etc., grant unlimited access to helpful apps (educational apps, reading apps) even when a schedule or time limit is set, use “Plans” feature to turn screen time into rewards. Additional features with premium subscription; yearly auto-renewing subscription $38.18, one-time lifetime subscription $95.35
UnGlue: Paid mobile application for parental control and monitoring ($8.33/month for a yearly subscription, $11.99/month for month-to-month). Unglue allows parents to view family usage reports, turn off internet off on devices, set internet access schedules, set time limits for entertainment apps or add extra entertainment time for good behavior, and block adult content. UnGlue has a step-tracker that rewards kids for physical activity with extra usage time and kids can monitor their own time with the UnGlue Kids app. UnGlue works across desktops, laptops, smartphones, gaming consoles, and any other device at home. It also discovers new devices as friends and guests join the home network.
External Devices
BOB – Screen Time Manager: External monitoring device that plugs into an electrical outlet and a device (television, video game console, computer monitor, etc.) to limit screen time. Each person in a family has access to the device via their own PIN (up to 6 child accounts and 1 parent/master account) and everyone has their own allotment of use time for the device. Schedules can be set as daily or weekly allotments, or on a weekly schedule in blocks of time. Once a user has used their allotment, the device will shut off. BOB – Screen Time Manager is $89.99 on Amazon.com.
Circle with Disney: External monitoring device that pairs with home Wi-Fi network and lets parents manage every device on the network. Set daily online time limits for each family member on any app, platform, or category. Filter online content on an individual basis, create an online bedtime for each family member and their devices, and pause the internet to disable access to a specific device, a specific individual’s devices, or the entire home. Parents can set rewards for chores or good behavior with additional online screen time, extended bedtime, or by having a period of off-time. Circle with Disney is $95.00 on Amazon.com. Additional $10/month Circle Go subscription extends features to other Wi-Fi networks and cellular connections.
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EVIDENCE-BASED SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAMS
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Evidence-Based Program Guide
Build Your Own Culture-Centric Mental Health Program for Your School
Postvention: All levels should follow the SERA guidelines.
1N5 conducted research on evidence-based mental health programs which was funded by Interact for Health. All recommended programs are evidence based.
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EVIDENCE-BASED SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAMS
Evidence-Based Program Guide
In 2016, 1N5 conducted research on evidence-based mental health programs which was funded by Interact for Health. All programs recommended are evidenced based programs.
We focus on Positive Behavioral Intervention Services (PBIS), Social Emotional Learning (SEL) work and evidence-based mental health education programs.
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EVIDENCE-BASED SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAMS
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MindPeace’s mission is to ensure that there is a seamless system of mental health care for children and adolescents that meets specific characteristics of quality, provides a continuum of care, has system connections, and is affordable.
MindPeace works with Greater Cincinnati schools to help manage their mental health partner, from ensuring enough providers are in the school to managing the billing process, MindPeace will ensure your students that need service are able to receive it.
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Based on the expert opinions of mental health professionals, the following programs have proved success rates. 1N5 can help bring these programs to your institution to help STOP the STIGMA and START the CONVERSATION toward mental health and suicide prevention.
MINDUP
Audience: Elementary, Middle School Students
Combines information on neuroscience with mindful awareness, positive psychology and social-emotional learning. This research-based curriculum features 15 lessons that use the latest information about the brain to dramatically improve behavior and learning for all students. Each lesson offers easy strategies for helping students focus their attention, improve their self-regulation skills, build resilience to stress, and develop a positive mind-set in both school and life. The lessons fit easily into any schedule and require minimal preparation.
Classroom management tips and content-area activities help you extend the benefits of Mindup throughout your day, week, and year. Available in a series of Scholastic workbooks for grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8 each $18.74.
www.teacher.scholastic.com/products/mindup
CLASSROOM MENTAL HEALTH
Audience: Teachers and School Professionals
Classroom Mental Health provides a toolkit for teachers and other school professionals to help them improve communication, promote wellness, and reduce stigma regarding mental health. The website was developed by experts at the University of Michigan Depression Center in partnership with teachers. The goal of the website is to provide High school administrators and personnel with access to strategies which can be utilized with Students to help support wellness and mental health. The website provides referral resources and classroom strategies to promote positive mental health and positive coping skills for students. Free. www.classroommentalhealth.org
GO NOODLE
Audience: Elementary, Middle School Students
Serves teachers, and families, in addition to students, with hundreds of videos that activate kids’ bodies and brain. The purpose of these activities is to make movement and mindfulness an integral part of the day both at school and at home. The program is free initially, but additional information and access requires payment. www.gonoodle.com
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JASON FOUNDATION
Audience: Faculty/Staff
A series of online Staff Development Training Modules provide information on the awareness and prevention of youth suicide. These training modules are suitable for teachers, coaches, other school personnel, youth workers, first responders, foster parents and any adult who works with or interacts with young people or wants to learn more about youth suicide. This series of programs introduces the scope and magnitude of the problem of youth suicide, the signs of concern, risk factors, how to recognize young people who may be struggling, and how to approach the student and help an at-risk youth find resources for assistance. Free.
jasonfoundation.com/get-involved/educator-youth-worker-coach/professional-development-series/
KOGNITO
Audience: PK – 12 Faculty
A suite of products to educate PK-12 educators about mental health and suicide prevention which supports improved student wellness and school safety. Kognito role-play simulations enable organizations to rapidly build the capacity of educators and students to lead real life conversations that change lives.
https://www.kognitocampus.com/ to access the training. Enrollment key is ospf2021staff
For questions call 614-429-1528 or email austin.lucas@ohiospf.org
QPR
Audience: Faculty, Staff and Parents
An emergency mental health intervention modeled after CPR education: early recognition and early intervention yields successful outcomes. QPR seeks to educate the general public about warning signs of suicide crisis and how to respond appropriately. Lasting approximately two hours, training is conducted either in person or online and includes: techniques to help someone who is suicidal, how to help prevent suicide, common causes of suicidal behavior, warning signs, and resources to help someone in crisis. QPR is the most widespread gatekeeper training in the nation.
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MORE THAN SAD
Audience: High School Students and Parents
This program created by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is available in three downloadable versions: student, parent and teacher. It teaches how to recognize the signs of depression in themselves and others, challenges the stigma surrounding depression, and demystifies the treatment process. Free.
https://afsp.org/more-than-sad or American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Cincinnati: Heather Conroy, 513-582-6143, cincinnati@asfp.org QPR
BREAK FREE FROM DEPRESSION
Audience: High School Students
Developed with Boston Children’s Hospital Department of Psychiatry, this a 4-module curriculum focused on increasing awareness about adolescent depression and designed for use in high school classrooms. The goals are to increase adolescents' awareness about depression, teach them how to recognize it in themselves and in their friends, and give them strategies for finding help. This curriculum is now available online for free.
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START WITH HELLO
Audience: Students, Grades 2 - 12
Developed by the Sandy Hook Project, Start with Hello teaches students the skills they need to reach out to and include those who may be dealing with chronic social isolation and create a culture of inclusion and connectedness within their school. Start with Hello is a no-cost, easy-to-implement, and life-saving program that can be delivered in classes, assemblies or via student ambassadors. Training takes 50 minutes or less with a wide range of post-training activities and events to ensure sustainability and integration into the school culture. SHP will train educators and/or students or you can download a digital kit with presentation and resource guides.
https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/our-programs/start-with-hello/
ADAPT FOR LIFE
Audience: Middle School, High School Students
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center created this program to provide in-school mental health education. This is the most comprehensive and broadly used program in the community. The program is a weeklong education for middle and high school students on the signs and symptoms of mental health issues and available resources for not only themselves but others as well. CCHMC works with other private entities to cover costs and make the program free of charge to schools. For more information please contact Stacey Hoffman at stacey.hoffman@cchmc.org or 513-802-8630.
SERA
Audience: Admin, Faculty/Staff
The SERA (Suicide, Education, Research and Advocacy) Collaborative is dedicated to engaging, organizing, and working with the community to increase knowledge, resources, and support structures so all have access to the best suicide postvention programs. Created by Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in collaboration with a number of local agencies and school districts, the entity serves as an outreach organization after a student death by suicide. They have a team of professionally trained individuals to provide guidance and counseling to both students and staff. SERA’s efforts are focused on providing programming to help support survivors and prevent suicide contagion by identifing and promoting evidence-based suicide postvention programs; Developing resource infrastructures to respond to postvention needs; Engaging community leaders to raise awareness of these important issues. https://mindpeacecincinnati.com/suicide/
To Join SERA please contact MindPeace at 513-803-0844
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SIGNS OF SUICIDE
Audience: Middle School, High School Students
Signs of Suicide (SOS) is a universal, school-based depression awareness and suicide prevention program designed for middle school and high-school students. The goals are to (1) decrease suicide and suicide attempts by increasing student knowledge and adaptive attitudes about depression; (2) encourage personal help-seeking and/or help-seeking on behalf of a friend; (3) reduce the stigma of mental illness and acknowledge the importance of seeking help or treatment; (4) engage parents and school staff as partners in prevention through gatekeeper education; (5) encourage schools to develop community-based partnerships to support student mental health.
Both the middle and high school programs provide age-appropriate, educational videos for school staff to play for students. The middle school video, Time to ACT, and the high school video, Friends for Life, inform students how to ACT® (Acknowledge, Care and Tell), demonstrate the right and wrong ways to help, and show a student talking with a school counselor. The program includes an optional student screening that assesses for depression and suicide risk and identifies students to refer for professional help as indicated. The program also includes a video, Training Trusted Adults, to engage staff, parents, and/or community members in the program’s objectives and prevention efforts. The program kit is available for $665. www.mentalhealthscreening.org
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SOURCES OF STRENGTH - SECONDARY PROGRAM
Audience: Middle School, High School Students
Sources of Strength strives to provide the highest-quality, evidence-based prevention for suicide, violence, bullying, and substance abuse by training, supporting, and empowering both peer leaders and caring adults to impact the world through the power of connection, hope, help and strength. The driving vision behind the program is to give voice and elevate the various strengths people have to offer and affect communities positively. There must be two to five adult advisors, who mentor a peer leader team. These advisors can hold a variety of roles including: teachers, counselors, spiritual leaders, community adults, etc. Advisors lead peer teams, often between 10-50 students in size. The initial peer leader training is provided by a certified Sources of Strength trainer in a three to four hour, highly interactive training process. It is mandatory that the local adult advisors participate in the peer leader training.
The cost is usually around $5,000/school for first year implementation, but is currently provided at no cost to schools in Ohio and Kentucky (estimated funding through June 2023). https://www.sourcesofstrengthohio.org/
SOURCES OF STRENGTH - ELEMENTARY PROGRAM
Audience: K-6th Grade
For grades K-6, the elementary model is an evidence-informed universal curriculum that incorporates the protective factor framework for preventing bullying, substance abuse, violence and suicide. With a focus on upstream prevention, elementary children develop their strength to build resiliency, help seeking behaviors, and connectivity. Led by a classroom teacher or school mental health professional, the standardized lessons are designed to be 30 minutes in length and can be used across the grade levels. Each unit of the curriculum aligns with the core social-emotional learning standards used by many schools across Ohio, making Sources of Strength easy to integrate with existing practices.
The cost for curriculum is currently covered by the state of Ohio (estimated funding through June 2023). https://www.sourcesofstrengthohio.org/
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SEL Programming
Audience: Elementary, Middle School, High School Students
SEL, social and emotional learning, is defined as an integral part of education and human development. SEL is the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions.
SEL advances educational equity and excellence through authentic school-family-community partnerships to establish learning environments and experiences that feature trusting and collaborative relationships, rigorous and meaningful curriculum and instruction, ongoing evaluation. SEL can help address various forms of inequity and empower young people and adults to co-create thriving schools and contribute to safe, healthy, and just communities.
https://casel.org/fundamentals-of-sel/
Olweus Program
Audience: Elementary, Middle School, High School Students
A comprehensive approach that includes schoolwide, classroom, individual, and community components. The program is focused on long term change that creates a safe and positive school climate. It is designed and elevated for use in elementary, middle, junior high, and high schools (K-12) The program’s goals are to reduce and prevent bullying problems among school children and to improve peer relations at school. The program has been found to reduce bullying among students, improve the social climate of classrooms, and reduce related antisocial behaviors, such as vandalism and truancy. The Olweus Program has been implemented in more than a dozen countries around the world and in thousands of schools in the United States.
https://olweus.sites.clemson.edu/
Mindful
Audience: Elementary, Middle School, High School Students, Teachers/Faculty, Parents/Caretakers
Mindful is a guide to meditation, which includes a variety of styles of meditation, information about the benefits of each practice, and free guided audio practices that help you learn how to meditate and incorporate meditation into your daily life. When we meditate, we inject far-reaching and long-lasting benefits into our lives: We lower our stress levels, we get to know our pain, we connect better, we improve our focus, and we're kinder to ourselves.
https://www.mindful.org/how-to-meditate/
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Speaker Series
Audience: High School Students, Teachers/Faculty, Parents/Caretakers
Rates of mental illness in our country are at an all-time high and are expected to increase with COVID-19 and subsequent cultural and life changes. In a survey by the mental health charity, Young Minds, which included 2,111 youth, 83% said the pandemic had made their mental health conditions worse. As Mental Health America states: “For the general public, the mental health effects of COVID-19 are as important to address as the physical health effects. And for the one in five who already have mental health conditions – or the one in two who are at risk of developing them – we need to take personal, professional, and policy measures now to address them.”
The State of Mind Speakers Series consists of video presentations intended to promote mental health and wellness. The series is designed to provide education and support for youth, caregivers, and educators. The State of Mind Speaker Series is a collaboration between two local nonprofits, 1N5 and MindPeace.
Second Step
Audience: Elementary, Middle School, High School Students
Children need social emotional skills to thrive both in the classroom and in life. Social emotional learning (SEL) curricula teach techniques to gain confidence, set goals, make better decisions, collaborate with others in work and play, and navigate the world more effectively. Committee for children’s research-based Second Step programs give teachers an easy-to-implement, engaging way to teach social-emotional skills and concepts. Second Step programs are designed to help children thrive and be more successful in school ultimately setting them up to be thoughtful and productive adults.
https://www.secondstep.org/social-emotional-learning
Ending the Silence
Audience: Middle and High School Students, Faculty/Staff
NAMI Ending the Silence is an engaging presentation that helps audience members learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps to take if you or a loved one is showing symptoms of a mental health condition. Ending the Silence presentations include two leaders: one who shares an informative presentation and a young adult with a mental health condition who shares their journey of recovery. Audience members can ask questions and gain understanding of an often-misunderstood topic. Through dialogue we can help grow the moment to end the stigma.
https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Mental-Health-Education/NAMI-Ending-the-Silence
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