Our mission is to empower families to foster resilience and prioritize mental health and emotional wellness in their children through educational programming, access to resources, and peer support. |
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month |
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CATCH is coming your way this month!
Look for our volunteers who are popping up around town with resources to support your family's mental health.
As parents, we rely on all kinds of tools and strategies on the daily and are excited to share what we've discovered with all of you!
#catchiscommunity #prioritizingmentalhealthinparenting #creatingcommunity #valuingconnection #poppingupformentalhealth
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In this Issue
- GBN Boys Lacrosse Celebrates Mental Health
- Lunch & Learn
- 5 Simple Rules for High School & College Parents (Live Event Only)
- ADHD: It's Complicated... and So are Our Kids
- CATCH GBN Mental Health Awareness Award
- Parenting the Mental Health Generation
- Parent Support Network
- Community Events
- 5k for CATCH Highlights
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GBN Lacrosse & Mental Health |
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GBN Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs. Stevenson
Saturday, May 4th @ 11am
Glenbrook North Athletic Field
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Cheer on the Spartans in competition and learn about mental health resources in our community.
Half-time Show: Mental Health Matters Ceremony & Poms Performance
Participating Mental Health Organizations:
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5 Simple Rules for High School & College Parents
How to help your student navigate the transition to life in college
LIVE EVENT ONLY (This program will not be recorded.)
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Tuesday, May 14 @ 12pm
via Zoom
Cohen specializes in helping people get comfortable with the uncomfortable.
He has visited more than 500 high school and college campuses and is active on social media helping people find support, happiness, hope, love, and light.
His most recent book is WIN or LEARN: The Naked Truth About Turning Every Rejection Into Your Ultimate Success.
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Did you miss our last Lunch & Learn? |
You'll learn about common myths surrounding ADHD, its unique presentation in females, the intersection of ADHD and autism, and practical strategies for managing symptoms and promoting well-being.
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CATCH GBN Mental Health Awareness Award |
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Thank you to all the applicants! |
We are overwhelmed by the incredible stories shared through the dozens of applications for the CATCH GBN Mental Health Awareness Award.
Congratulations to everyone who is working so hard to care for themselves, their friends and family members, and our community.
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The winners will be announced and receive a monetary award at the Glenbrook North H.S. Honors and Awards Assembly on May 24, 2024. |
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As this year is the first time CATCH is presenting this award, it is only available to GBN students. We look forward to expanding this opportunity to others in the coming years. |
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Parenting the Mental Health Generation
CATCH Podcast
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Whether your child is dealing with anxiety or you're arguing about grades, the CATCH podcast has an episode for you.
Check out Parenting the Mental Health Generation, and hear from mental health professionals and others about topics that concern us as we navigate our parenting journeys and support our kids who struggle with their emotional well-being.
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Find the CATCH podcast anywhere you get your podcasts. |
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CATCH Conversations
Are your child's mental health struggles impacting you and your family? Are you wondering how to start finding help?
We recommend seeking support for yourself first with a CATCH Conversation.
Sign up and a CATCH volunteer will reach out to schedule a time to talk, meet for a cup of coffee, or go for a walk to give you a chance to share what's going on and learn how CATCH can support you.
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Parents Connect: Peer Support |
Plenty of parents are facing challenges raising children with mental health struggles.
When we come together and support one another, we build a community that makes each day easier.
Parents Connect groups are meeting weekly.
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Looking for professional support? |
CATCH is here to help you find a mental health provider.
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Community Events & Programs |
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SPACE Anxiety Treatment & Your Student
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Tuesday, May 14, 12pm - 1:15 pm
Lake Forest Fusion Academy
840 S. Waukegan Road, Suite 224
Lake Forest
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SPACE stands for Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions and is a parent-based treatment program for children and adolescents with anxiety, OCD, and related problems
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Teen Mental Health First Aid Training
Presented by Josselyn Center
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Sunday, May 19, 10am - 3:30pm
The Josselyn Center
1135 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook
Josselyn is offering a free training to help teens gain a deeper understanding and action plan to support youth mental health.
Register to learn common signs and symptoms of mental illness and substance abuse and what to do when there is a mental health emergency.
You can attend in your pjs!
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Students, ages 11-18, are invited to express themselves creatively and raise awareness for mental health.
GBN Student Lilian Huang, a National Mental Health Youth Advisory Committee Member for Creative Visions, is sharing this program.
Learn more and be sure to select Lilian's name when you submit your creation.
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Summer Session 2024
Compass Health Center
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Compass is offering specialty summer programs for children, teens, and young adults in a positive, structured, and engaging space to foster personal growth and ease the back-to-school transition.
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What an incredible morning! The 5k for CATCH brought out an enthusiastic crowd who enjoyed connecting with one another and raising awareness for mental health.
One more thank you and shout out to GBN Sophomore Nate Nayman who organized this entire event!
Watch the video to see some highlights.
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Follow CATCH on Social Media |
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Are you following CATCH on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube? Stay up-to-date on all things CATCH and mental health in our community. |
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CATCH is dedicated to making a difference in our community.
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