FREE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AVAILABLE!
Governor Newsom partnered with Parents Anonymous Inc. (PAI) launched the California Parent & Youth Helpline and Online Parent Anonymous Support Groups. For more information click on this link CAParentYouthHelpline. California Parent and Youth helpline is available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Armenian and Russian.
If you would like to discuss this program, please feel free to reach out to your students School Counselor
Health and Wellness Tips
1. Taking just one minute to practice mindfulness has a positive effect on your wellbeing
For
this months guided mindfulness minute,
click here
2. Take a break with this virtual calming room This calming resource includes a live koala stream and yoga videos, click here
3. It's essential to get moving after a day of school on Zoom! Use this fun and free app by Nike for a personalized workout click here
4. Volunteering is so helpful for the community and will uplift your mood If you or your student are searching for volunteering opportunities (social distance friendly or remotely), click here
5. COVID19 and mental health information, helplines, and resources click here
School Counselors are also available to refer students and families to resources and offer guidance.
Below are some links that may be useful!
SDUSD Student Support Page: https://www.sandiegounified.org/support
SDUSD Family and Parent Resources Page: https://www.sandiegounified.org/Parent-Family-Resources
SDUSD Sexual Health Education Program: https://www.sandiegounified.org/SHEP
And some articles about...
STRESS/ANXIETY
Yoga Could Help Teens Ward Off Anxiety, Study Shows:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/07/yoga-teens-anxiety-mood_n_1408247.html
Yoga Benefits Teen Mental Health:
http://www.yogajournal.com/uncategorized/yoga-benefits-teen-mental-health/
22-minute Yoga practice! Students can log on and practice anywhere:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEUdh_3q9OU
NUTRITION
Snapshot of basic information for Teens, including vitamin, calorie, protein requirements to support growth and maturation:
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=specialneed&dbid=6
Healthy Diet/Nutrition for Teen Athletes:
http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/eatnrun.html
Protein and the Teen Athlete (convenient chart):
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/teen/nutrition/Pages/Protein-for-the-Teen-Athlete.aspx
FITNESS
5 ways to Help Unfit Teens Get Moving:
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/teen/nutrition/Pages/Protein-for-the-Teen-Athlete.aspx
Fitness Benefits for Teens (with links to 7 Most Effective Exercises, an Exercise and Fitness Quiz):
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/teen/nutrition/Pages/Protein-for-the-Teen-Athlete.aspx
How Long Should Teenagers Exercise? (in depth article addressing cardio, strength and importance of implementing a generally healthy lifestyle for teens):
http://www.livestrong.com/article/435478-how-long-should-teenagers-exercise/