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Assure them that they are not alone and that there is help.
Name the FIRST thing you should do if a student shares they are struggling with you.
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Suicide
A student has been withdrawn lately and you overhear them say to another student that they feel hopeless and wish they weren't here. This student may be presenting with a risk of _____?
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Anxiety
Trey started off the school year well, however, his attendance has been slipping this last quarter and he is behind on his PBL project. When Trey comes into school he complains of headaches and is tired. He acts concerned about his grades but becomes irritated when asked about assignments and seems to avoid his work even though he is capable of doing it. What mental health illness might be contributing to Trey's struggles?
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Autisum
PTSD
A classroom that is structured, predictable and calm would serve a student with what type of mental health struggle well?
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reduce stigma, create a safe and supportive classroom, take care of yourself first!
What is one thing you can do to make students comfortable to discuss mental health.
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see handout
Name two symptoms or behaviors of someone struggling with an eating disorder.
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PTSD
Zach is very irritable, inattentive, distracted and restless in class. You have tried giving him positive feedback, letting him move around the classroom as needed and given him a secret code to help him stay on track. Everyone suspects he has ADHD but now you are considering that he may have ____ Disorder.
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See handout
Name one classroom accommodation that might help a student with major depression.
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1/5 or 20%
What is the percentage of youth who live with a mental health issue?
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OCD
You notice a student starting an assignment over repeatedly. They also spend a lot of time organizing their bag and placing things very particularly on their desk. In class you notice that they are pretty preoccupied and have poor concentration. This student may suffer from?
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ADHD- Inattentive type
Sabryna is losing things, on her phone and often hands in her homework incomplete. You suspect she may have a form of what mental health illness?
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TRUE
T/F- establishing classroom interventions of safety, predictability, clear expectations and guidelines has the potential to help ALL students, even those without mental health concerns.
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2nd
Suicide is the ____ leading cause of death for people aged 15–24
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Short attention span, disorganized, easily distracted, trouble listening, failure to finish work, make lots of mistakes, forgetful,
fidget/squirm, talks too much, blurts out an answer, interrupts/intrudes on others, difficulty staying seated
.ADHD has two categories: inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive. Name one symptom/behavior from each category.
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With student's consent, educate class about OCD.
Create an alternative to group work.
Sam has OCD which makes it difficult for him to work in groups because he is embarrassed about his repetitive behaviors. What is a classroom intervention that could be done to help Sam?
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False
T/F-Talking about suicide will increase the chances of someone following through with it.
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1. Colleagues
2. School social worker 3. mental health therapist 4. COPE 5. NAMI
Name two resources you can utilize if you have concerns about a student.
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Excessive worrying or fear
Feeling excessively sad or low Confused thinking or problems concentrating and learning Extreme mood changes, including uncontrollable “highs” or feelings of euphoria Prolonged or strong feelings of irritability or anger Avoiding friends and social activities Difficulties understanding or relating to other people Changes in sleeping habits or feeling tired and low energy Changes in eating habits such as increased hunger or lack of appetite Changes in sex drive Difficulty perceiving reality (delusions or hallucinations, in which a person experiences and senses things that don't exist in objective reality) Inability to perceive changes in one’s own feelings, behavior or personality (”lack of insight” or anosognosia) Abuse of substances like alcohol or drugs Multiple physical ailments without obvious causes (such as headaches, stomach aches, vague and ongoing “aches and pains”) Thinking about suicide Inability to carry out daily activities or handle daily problems and stress An intense fear of weight gain or concern with appearance
Name 3 of the common signs of mental health illness in adults and adolescents.
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See handout
Taylor has an eating disorder that was discovered when you realized they were having dizzy spells, couldn't concentrate and was highly irritable. Your colleague doesn't understand how having an eating disorder would impact their schooling. How do you explain to your colleague why Taylor's eating disorder is causing difficulties in their school work?
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See handout
Name 3 classroom interventions that would help a student struggling with PTSD.
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What barriers do you face supporting students?
What barriers do students face in getting support for their mental health? |
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