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Mental Health Education & Resources
Mental Health Mental Illness - what is the difference?
Mental Health: Mental health refers to a person's overall psychological and emotional well-being. It encompasses various aspects of life, including how individuals think, feel, and behave. Good mental health implies that a person can cope with daily stressors, maintain fulfilling relationships, and have a positive outlook on life. It involves factors such as emotional resilience, self-esteem, and the ability to adapt to challenges. Mental health is a continuum, ranging from optimal well-being to experiencing mild distress or struggling with certain issues.
Mental Illness: Mental illness, on the other hand, refers to specific conditions that affect a person's mental health and disrupt their thoughts, feelings, behavior, or overall functioning. Mental illnesses are diagnosable medical conditions that can cause significant distress, impair daily functioning, and impact an individual's ability to lead a fulfilling life. Examples of mental illnesses include depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and others. Mental illnesses can vary in severity, duration, and the specific symptoms they produce.
It's important to note that having a mental illness does not necessarily mean a person has poor mental health, and individuals can experience good mental health despite living with a mental illness. Seeking support, treatment, and practicing self-care are essential for maintaining and improving both mental health and managing mental illness.
ALL district staff to complete Mental Health training by September 15th of each school year.
- Template training PP for staff Feel free to use this as a guide to make sure you cover all topics.
- Mental Health Component of the New York Save Act - June 2022- State Comptroller Report
- NYSED Mental Health Resources for Educators - August 10, 2016
- SAMHSA website with resources for training
- NYSED Memo Additional Guidance on Legislative Changes Related to School Emergency Response Planning - August 16, 2016
- NYSED Memo Recent Legislative Changes Related to School Emergency Response Planning - May 19, 2016
- SAMHSA 988 Bulletin with information on the use of 988- hand out for teachers
- SAMHSA Advisory June 2023 Identification and Management of Mental Health Symptoms and Conditions Associated With Long COVID.
- Guidance on "Long COVID" as a Disability Under the ADA, Section 504, and Section 1557- from US Department of Health and Human Services July 26, 2023
Mental Health Education Links and Resources
If you’re in crisis, get immediate help: Call the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.
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Long Island Crisis Center Long Island Crisis Center provides 24/7, free, high quality, confidential and non-judgmental programs and services to support and empower Long Islanders at critical times in their lives.
- How Right Now (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention): Resources for coping with negative emotions and stress, talking to loved ones, and finding inspiration
- Youth Engaged 4 Change: Opportunities for youth to make a difference in their lives and in the world around them
- Supporting Emotional Wellbeing in Children and Youth (National Academies of Medicine): Tools for children, teens, and parents to learn how to cope with challenges
- Mental Health Resource Center (JED Foundation): Information about common emotional health issues and how to overcome challenges
- Youth Wellbeing Initiatives (National Council for Mental Wellbeing): Collection of initiatives to improve mental wellbeing in youth and young adults
- Kids, Teens, and Young Adults (National Alliance on Mental Illness): Resources for young people to get mental health support
- One Mind PsyberGuide: A guide to navigating mental health apps and digital technologies
- FindTreatment.gov (SAMHSA): Information on substance use and mental health treatment
- Trevor Project: Suicide prevention and crisis intervention resources for LGBTQ+ young people
- AAKOMA Mental Health Resources (The AAKOMA Project): Resources to support the mental health of youth of color and their caregivers
- Mental Health for Immigrants (Informed Immigrant): Tips for managing the mental health of yourself and others
How to implement a district-wide program
Create A Plan
Need Help with Systemic Implementation of Mental Health Initiatives or Social Emotional Learning Programs?
- The Shape Tool- used to identify gaps in support services
- School Climate Survey- to determine areas that will help create a positive school climate
- Implementing an evidence-based program that addresses SEL and School Climate - NIRN Hexagon Tool
- What is my district mandated to do and how do we implement SEL - PP with hyperlinks