January Student Well-Being Bulletin

NHS Wellness Team's Monthly

Student Well-Being Bulletin - January, 2018

Don't Stress. Do your best. Forget the rest.

Health Services provides weekly positive messages on tv screens throughout the high school to encourage happiness, gratitude and optimism. This is a mantra we can all practice in our daily lives.

Happy New Year! Resolutions can be hard, check out this article for 5 Easy Ways to be Happier in 2018 ! ** Link Here

Welcome to the Wellness Team's monthly bulletin. The NHS Wellness Team is a group of administrators, support staff and service providers who work together to focus on the well-being of our students. This bulletin provides a space where we will share helpful articles with families and provide important information about events going on at Natick High School or in the community to benefit all students well-being.

As exams approach , your teen may be feeling overwhelmed and stressed. Here are 10 easy ways to try and beat exam stress!

Link: 10 Easy Ways to Beat Exam Stress

Grief Group at Natick High

Still looking for members ! All are welcome. For students who have experienced the death of someone important in their lives. This bereavement group is led by a licensed mental health counselor who specializes in grief.

Heart Play Flyer more info!

Upcoming Events at NHS:

Hey NHS!

The Natick Public Schools are again participating in the Natick Depression Prevention Program, under the direction of Dr. Tracy Gladstone (Wellesley Centers for Women, Wellesley College) and funded by the MetroWest Health Foundation and the Natick Public Schools.

For more information please click Link Here

EKG Screenings at NHS

School Health Services is working with The Boston ECG Program to offer EKG screenings to all Students in grades 9-12 on February 14th & 15th during the school day. A link for signs ups will be sent out in the coming week. Please see the Attached PDF for more information and contact the Nurse’s for any questions at highschoolnurse@natickps.org

Upcoming Events in the Area:

Power of Choice Workshop: Ben Speaks Website

January 19, 2018 - Join Ben Speaks for the next free Power of Choice Workshop for both teens and parents. This workshop will focus on "New Year, New Resolutions". Parents will join BethAnn Schacht , LMHC to discuss how to make attainable resolutions by setting mutual intentions for you & your family. Founder, Judy Giovangelo will work with teens to create mindfulness jars, and discuss their new years intentions. The groups will join to learn about Alpha biotics presented by Clark Reddick and many will get a re-boot for physical, mental and emotional renewal. The program will conclude with light yoga & meditation and a closing circle. The workshop will take place at the new Theracopia , Southborough 6:30-8:30pm.

Free to attend. Space is limited, please RSVP nancy@benspeaks.org.

Advocates Girl Talk Group:

This group is designed for adolescent females (ages 14 to 17) who want to engage in learning positive coping mechanisms for anxiety and depression symptoms. To learn more click Link Here

Next Step Program:

College Success & Independent Living Programs - Preparing students who struggle socially with life after high school. For more information browse the Brochure

High Flight Program:

Established in 1998 in response to a community need for positive activities and leadership opportunities for at-risk teens, the High Flight program is an Adventure-Based Experiential Education and Leadership Development Program designed to support youth and teens in their development of self-confidence, self-worth and life skills. High Flight encourages teens to challenge themselves with positive risk-taking, pushing their personal limits in a safe, accepting and supportive environment.

More Information: High Flight

Helpful Articles:

Tips for Helping Students Adopt a Growth Mindset: “Believing in the human capacity to change is linked to less depression, better health, and greater achievement.”

**Link Here

Smart Phone Addiction in Youth: " It further states that 78 percent of teens check their phones at least hourly, with half reporting they feel “addicted” to their phones."

** Link Here