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“Do the right thing”

Responsible Decision Making

March Life Skill

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Anger or sadness

What is a warning sign?

A clue that someone may be thinking about suicide…

Talking about suicide

Big changes in behavior

Example:

Withdrawing or dropping things they once loved to do

If you aren’t seeing friends in person, how can you see warning signs from home?

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What are some ways to use social media positively?

Write positive things to brighten someone’s day

Share your goals and successes, while celebrating others’ accomplishments

Connect with friends and family

Follow and share inspiring accounts

Connect with causes you care about or topics that interest you

Connect to support groups and find resources

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What’s a coping skill?

A coping skill helps people deal with unpleasant feelings

and hard times.

Exercise

Talk to friends, family and teachers

Write down things you are grateful for

Listen to music

What are your favorite coping skills?

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Tell us if you want to talk to someone today.

Student Survey

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“Say Something Week” March 23 - 27

Celebrating the importance of trusted adults and upstanders in the community.

Staff

Place your green ribbon on your office or classroom door.
Sign the Trusted Adult Poster on March 23rd
Wear ALL GREEN on March 27th to show you Care and that you’re a Trusted Adult.

Students

Complete the ACT Challenge at lunch on Friday, March 27th and visit the Wellness Center! See bulletin for details.
Wear ALL GREEN to show you Care and that you’re an Upstander on March 27th.

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Reach out to a counselor:

Ms. Lyons - 6th Grade & 8th Grade last name A-L

Ms. Marty - 7th Grade & 8th Grade last name M-Z

wellness@millercreeksd.org

Resources

Remember, help is always available >

The Crisis Text Line and National Suicide Prevention Lifeline are available 24/7.

Text MARIN to 741741

Or call/text 988