As our kids are now back to school, we wanted to take this time to offer a mental health check-in for parents to check on their kids' stress levels and general mental health as they begin a new school year.

We are joined by licensed therapist and social worker, David Gray, MSW, LCSW.

David works for the Lanier Practice and he offers tons of insights for parents of school-aged kids.

For more information, check out the links below provided by David.

Suicide Hotline:  Dial -  988

https://988lifeline.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=onebox

A free, confidential service that's available 24/7, 365 days a year, in English and Spanish. The helpline can provide referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. The number is 1-800-662-HELP (4357), and TTY is 1-800-487-4889.

• National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Information Resource Center

You can call the NIMH Information Resource Center at 1-866-615-6464, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM–5 PM ET. You can also contact them by live online chat or email at nimhinfo@nih.gov.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

https://www.samhsa.gov/blog/back-to-school-and-mental-health-supporting-children

Everyday Health Article – School Mental Health Guide

https://www.everydayhealth.com/emotional-health/back-to-school-mental-health-guide/

National Alliance on Mental Illness – Signs of mental health crisis

https://www.nami.org/kids/warning-signs-of-mental-illness-in-children/

Mayo Clinic  - Stress in Children

https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/stressed-out-kids

Child Mind Institute -  When To Push Your Children

https://childmind.org/article/pushing-kids-without-pushing-too-hard/

Parenting Style Effectiveness:

https://psychcentral.com/health/authoritative-parenting#effectiveness

Shaw Mind – Identity and Mental Health:

https://shawmind.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Identity-Mental-Health.pdf

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

https://www