May is Mental Health Awareness Month and there’s no better time than now to start making mental health a priority. Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable. People experiencing mental health challenges deserve support, compassion, and care—not stigma and shame. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, […]
Supporting each other during uncertain times is what Yorktown does best! The Alliance for Safe Kids has partnered with the Town of Yorktown to provide a unique resource that not only captures valuable information regarding the COVID-19 crisis but also includes local updates from many of our sectors on the topics covered in the guide. […]
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We ALL have mental health, just like physical health. Important at every stage of life, mental health affects the way a person thinks, feels, relates to others, and behaves. ASK is thrilled to collaborate with The Youth Mental Health Project by bringing their valuable resources to our community and introducing The Parent Support Network™ – […]
Here are a few more mindfulness tips to help manage the changes from summer to school routines. Talk to your student. When we’re very close with someone, we anticipate what a loved one’s going through without actually stopping to ask. Honest, interested questions will give your student the courage to open up. Create calm moments. Your student […]
“The Ripple Effect” is a powerful documentary by suicide survivor Kevin Hines. This film chronicles the story of Kevin Hines, who at age 19 attempted to take his life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. Since then Kevin has been on a mission to use his story to help others stay alive and find […]
Stress and anxiety. Both very broad terms that bring so much meaning to an everyday college student. Between the three papers you have to write, that midterm you have to study for, or maybe even that presentation that has to get done for your final grade. These are only a few, however, all of this […]
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A smooth transition from summer days to a school routine is very important for you and your child’s education. Here are some tips on how to have a successful school year: START STRONG! Go into the first marking period with high goals and expectations for yourself. Set a plan for staying after school so you […]