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Student's Mental Health Minute - May

Posted Date: 05/12/26 (04:00 PM)


Mental Health Minute

A newsletter for students from Mrs.U

🧠 May is Mental Health Awareness Month🧠

High school can feel like a lot sometimes — classes, sports, jobs, friendships, family expectations, future plans, social media, relationships…the list goes on and on. Some days you may feel motivated and confident, and other days you may feel stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or exhausted. That’s normal and you don’t have to handle it all alone.

Mental Health Awareness Month is a reminder that your mental and emotional well-being matters just as much as your physical health.
 

What is Mental Health?

Mental health includes your emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how you think, feel, act,handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Everyone has mental health — just like everyone has physical health

Signs You May Need a Mental Health Reset:
·   Feeling constantly overwhelmed or exhausted
·   Trouble concentrating or staying motivated
·   Changes in sleep or eating habits
·   Pulling away from friends or activities
·   Feeling anxious, angry, numb, or sad more often than usual
·   Being extra hard on yourself

Talking about our mental health and well being helps break the stigma. Struggling with mental health is more common than you think, and reaching out for support is a sign of strength, not weakness.

 

Ways to Take Care of Your Mental Health:

  • Stay connected: Talk to friends, family, teachers, or counselors.
  • Take breaks: Step away from screens, schoolwork, and stressful situations when needed.
  • Move your body: Exercise helps release feel-good chemicals in your brain.
  • Sleep well: Aim for 7-9 hours each night — your brain needs it!
  • Practice mindfulness: Deep breaths, meditation, or even just noticing your surroundings can help reduce anxiety.

You can help create a healthier mental health culture in our school:

  • Be kind: Small acts of kindness — a compliment, a smile, or checking in on a friend — can brighten someone's day.
  • Speak up: If you notice someone struggling, say something or let an adult know.
  • Be a safe person: Listen without judgment when someone needs to talk.
  • Encourage openness: Share positive messages and remind people that asking for help is a strength.

Need someone to talk to?

Whether you need advice, support, resources, or simply someone to listen, I’m here for you!. 

Remember: It’s okay to not be okay. Let’s support each other — not just this month, but every day.

If you want to talk:
  • 📍 Stop by my office in M&S 101
  • ✉️ Email me at augulano@rapswaco.org
  • 🤝 Ask a trusted adult to help connect us

⚠️ If you’re worried about yourself or someone else, please reach out right away⚠️