Coping with Stress

Coping with stress in healthy ways is a topic that Ms. Seneca, our high school counselor, talks to students about on a daily basis. For parents, it can be challenging to determine if a child is coping well with stress or if there is a more serious mental health concern such as depression or anxiety.

Mental Health First Aid USA identifies a list of signs/symptoms that could indicate your child may be experiencing a serious mental health concern:

An unusually persistent sad mood
Loss of enjoyment and interest in activities that were previously enjoyable
Lack of energy and tiredness
Thinking about death or wishing to be dead
Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
Having sleep difficulties or sleeping too much
Loss of interest in food or a change in eating habits
Withdrawing more from family, or spending more time in their bedroom
Snapping, behaving irritably, or picking fights with parents or siblings
Avoid spending time with friends altogether
Spend more time with friends who appear to be depressed as well
Use alcohol or other drugs to deal with emotional symptoms
Engaging in self-injury/self-harm

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Weekly Lunch Group

Ms. Seneca is inviting students to join her student lunch group every Tuesday in room 193. All students should feel a sense of belonging! Students can join the group each week to laugh, eat, and enjoy good conversation.

Ms. Seneca is committed to ensuring that all students are emotionally supported. If a student is in need of support, there are several ways to connect with Ms. Seneca:

Stop by the front office during school hours and request a visit.
Email Ms. Seneca directly to schedule a time to meet.
Call Ms. Seneca (970) 833-5190 x207.