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WHAT IS MENTAL HEALTH?

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It can affect how we think, feel, and act.

HOW CAN I TELL IF I AM STRUGGLING WITH MY MENTAL HEALTH?
If you start to notice any of the following behaviors in yourself or your friends, you or they may be struggling with your mental health:
  • Too much or too little sleep
  • Over/undereating
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Lack of motivation
  • Wishing to be alone for long periods
  • Lack of interest in things that used to be enjoyable
  • Irritability
  • Hearing voices or seeing things that are not there
  • Thoughts of death or dying
 
WHAT CAN I DO TO MANAGE MY MENTAL HEALTH?
The following are positive coping skills that you can practice when you notice your feelings, thoughts, or behaviors are becoming harder to manage:
  • Practice deep breathing
  • Meditate
  • Go for a walk
  • Journal
  • Talk to a counselor/therapist
  • Exercise
 
BE MINDFUL OF COPING SKILLS THAT MAY BE MORE HARMFUL IN THE LONG RUN
Some coping skills may make you feel relieved and improve your mood temporarily. However, they can have longer-lasting negative effects on your mental health. Be careful about engaging in certain activities such as:
  • Risky sexual behaviors
  • Drug and alcohol use
  • Negative peer associations
  • Isolating
  • Self-harming behaviors
 
Student Support
  • Individual Mental Health Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Crisis Support
  • Risk Assessment
  • Signs of Suicide Prevention Implementation
 
Mental health impacts not only our students but our families, schools, and communities.
 
IF YOU NEED IMMEDIATE HELP, CALL 911.
FOR A PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY, CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF
MENTAL HEALTH 24-HOUR ACCESS CENTER AT (800) 854-7771.
 
WHAT ARE FACTORS THAT CAN IMPACT OUR MENTAL HEALTH?
  • Stress
  • Environment
  • School/work
  • Family and friends
  • Sudden changes to our routines
  • Biological factors
  • Grief and loss
  • Alcohol or drug use

WHERE CAN I GO TO GET HELP?
  • An administrator
  • School Counselor
  • School Social Worker
  • School Nurse
  • Teacher
  • Coach
  • Any trusted adult
  • Resource Center
 
At Home or in your Community:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 988
Crisis Text Line - Text "Home" to 741741
The Trevor Project Lifeline (866) 488-7386
LACDMH Helpline (800) 854-7771
Local Police Non-emergency number (626) 384-5595
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Hotline (800) 662-4357