Welcome to today's #AskDCOAG Twitter Chat!
Today we'll discuss ways to support emotional wellness for DC youth with you and our chat partners:
✅@SafeShoresDC
✅@TheTraRonCenter
✅@TaiyaG_DCPS_SMH & @MicheleDcps of @DCPSCounseling
#MentalHealthMattersDC
@SafeShoresDC @TheTraRonCenter @TaiyaG_DCPS_SMH @MicheleDcps @DCPSCounseling District students looking to earn community service credit during today's chat must:
📣 Retweet chat content twice and comment four times
📝 Submit a 300-500 word essay
Learn more and submit essay: forms.gle/U3FJDyEBoHDzEy…
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@SafeShoresDC @TheTraRonCenter @TaiyaG_DCPS_SMH @MicheleDcps @DCPSCounseling With the constant stream of stressful #COVID19DC news, sickness and loss, isolation from friends and family, financial hardship and other daily triggers, it's easy to feel overwhelmed.
It's important to understand #MentalHealthMattersDC and ways to cope. #AskDCOAG
@SafeShoresDC @TheTraRonCenter @TaiyaG_DCPS_SMH @MicheleDcps @DCPSCounseling You can learn simple, practical steps to cope with stress during #COVID19DC by reading our #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth blog: bit.ly/3c5dNPO
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@SafeShoresDC @TheTraRonCenter @TaiyaG_DCPS_SMH @MicheleDcps @DCPSCounseling Q1: What is emotional wellness? How is it different from mental health?
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Q2: What is trauma? How does it affect mental health?
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Q3: What is depression and what are the signs of depression?
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Q4: Is going through the #COVID19DC pandemic a form of trauma? #AskDCOAG #MentalHealthMattersDC
Q5: I’ve been having trouble focusing during my distance learning. I’ve been eating constantly and feeling really tired for the last two weeks. Am I depressed? #AskDCOAG #MentalHealthMattersDC
Q6: What do I do if I or my family member is in the middle of an emotional crisis?
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Thanks to everyone for participating in today’s #MentalHealthMattersDC Twitter Chat!
Today we heard some great information and resources about how to promote emotional wellness. #AskDCOAG
Remember, School Based Mental Health Teams are supporting students virtually while learning from home.
Feel free to reach out to your principal or send an email to school.mentalhealth@k12.dc.gov to be linked to a School Mental Health Provider.
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The @dcpublicschools School Mental Health Team has identified a list of resources to support students and families while learning from home.
You can access the list here: dcps.instructure.com/courses/179580…
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@dcpublicschools Please follow our chat partners for more resources and information on #MentalHealthMattersDC:
✅@SafeShoresDC
✅@TheTraRonCenter
✅@TaiyaG_DCPS_SMH & @MicheleDcps of @DCPSCounseling
#AskDCOAG
@dcpublicschools @SafeShoresDC @TheTraRonCenter @TaiyaG_DCPS_SMH @MicheleDcps @DCPSCounseling Don't forget: Students wishing to receive community service hours for this Twitter Chat can learn more and submit their 300-500 word essay at: forms.gle/U3FJDyEBoHDzEy…
#AskDCOAG #MentalHealthMattersDC
@dcpublicschools @SafeShoresDC @TheTraRonCenter @TaiyaG_DCPS_SMH @MicheleDcps @DCPSCounseling Let’s all #StayHomeDC, wear a mask and practice social distancing on essential errands, and wash our hands frequently.
If you experience #COVID19 symptoms, please seek medical care.
Learn more about your rights: oag.dc.gov/coronavirus and bit.ly/2SZKUgm
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