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The official account of Columbus Academy Student Support Services Department

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Learn more about the causes and treatment for self-injury https://t.co/Gp6jmh4YqL

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Our first newsletter of the 2022-23 school year is available at https://t.co/mmzZudhIBg. Led by co-directors Suzanne Ritter and Heather Levingston, this 20-person team oversees efforts to support Academy students across all three divisions. Learn more in the February newsletter!

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Here is an opportunity to learn more about how to support your children when they are struggling with anxiety.
https://t.co/nB35VT8TgD

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@AcademyVikings Well done Ladies!

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Our final newsletter of the 2021-22 school year is out and all parents/guardians are welcome to view it at https://t.co/mmzZudhIBg. This edition has year-end comments from our counselors, a final update from health class, plus an important note about health forms from our nurses.

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Please take time to look at the attached flyer with information about a free webinar on May 24th to help you learn more about supporting your child's mental health throughout the summer.
https://t.co/2UfprUSpas

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Read below the alarming facts about the increase in fentanyl deaths. Please warn your teens and young adults to stay away from any meds purchased anywhere other than by their doctor through a pharmacy.

https://t.co/hj4FzyM3zj

[Nicholas Kristof @NickKristof]

I come away from a conference on addiction scared--and if you're not scared of fentanyl, you're not paying attention. It's increasingly used in counterfeit pills of all kinds, and young people pass them around. Spread the word: A single pill can kill https://t.co/tEMkZOPZdP

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Here are some useful strategies from experts for talking to your kids about unsettling events:
https://t.co/QR4bALQJlx

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January's issue of our newsletter features the latest updates from our Lower, Middle & Upper School Counselors, helpful articles on Covid & how to order at-home tests from our nurses' office, plus details on an upcoming PACA Parent Education event. Read at https://t.co/mmzZudhIBg

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Here's a free webinar to help parents learn more about how to foster resilience in your children.
https://t.co/eizP7FBrNS

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Check out this free live webinar that "provides actionable strategies for parents and caregivers to help teenagers navigate this complicated social and cultural terrain".
https://t.co/lg1KthXfiI

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Is life feeling a bit tedious these days? Learn to shake it up with this New Ways November Calendar. New ideas and activities can help us to flourish.

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Should Kids Take Mental Health Days? https://t.co/VrDW5nMq8B

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We're pleased to launch the 2021 Children’s Mental Health Report, which argues that a focus on resilience and prevention is vital to preparing our young people for an uncertain future.

Download the report in English and Spanish at https://t.co/bZF7chYkTl

#WorldMentalHealthDay

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Action for Happiness has designated this month as Optimistic October. Here is a link to their calendar of daily practices to help with fostering optimism and research about why it is so important to our well-being.
https://t.co/gF5DR0x4BJ

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Here is a FREE/Virtual opportunity to hear from students and experts about the effect of Social Media on our teens' health.
https://t.co/qJz3xSUd4R

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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Here are important tips to reduce the risk of suicide.
https://t.co/jTBWcSzZkh

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If it's a crisis to you, it's a crisis to us. A trained Crisis Counselor is always available. Share this number with a friend. https://t.co/zFw58bua3S

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This is a poignant reminder of what is happening in the emotional lives of our teens.
https://t.co/S4j0jHqklT