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Mental Health
What is Mental Health?
Mental health includes our emotions, mind, and relationships with others. It’s displayed in how we think, feel, and act.
It helps us determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important in every stage of life; from child, to teen, all the way through becoming an adult.
Mental health, which encompasses social, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral well-being, is central to building a school culture and climate where all students, and all who serve them, thrive. Remember that everyone goes through difficult times, and no matter how long it’s been going on, it’s important that everyone has someone they can talk to about it.
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Bullying & Cyberbullying Prevention - 8/31/23
Bullying & Cyberbullying Prevention:Teaching Resilience to our Youth
Hosted by: Grant Halliburton FoundationThursday | August 31, 2023 | 6:00pm
View Recording Here (also shown below)
Learning Objectives:
- Prevention: Information on causes of bullying and cyberbullying, and how to prevent it from happening.
- Resilience: An understanding of the protective factors, and strategies to develop resilience in our youth.
- Plano ISD Policies: An overview of Plano ISD Politicies regarding bullying/cyberbullying.
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Mental Health Awareness Series (Part 1) - Depressive Disorders - 9/20/23
Understanding Depressive Disorders and How to Best Help Your Student
Hosted by: The Chicago School-College of Professional Psychology Clinical Psychology ProgramWednesday | September 20, 2023 | 5:00pm
View Recording Here (also shown below)
Please join us for a 6-part series on Mental Health Awareness, hosted by the Chicago School-College of Professional Psychology Clinical Psychology Program, on how parents and guardians can support student mental health in the home and educational setting.
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Suicide Prevention - 9/21/23
Talk Saves Lives
Hosted by: American Foundation for Suicide PreventionThursday | September 21, 2023 | 6:00pm
Video Recording Link Coming Soon!
Learning Objectives:
- Scope of the Problem: The latest data on suicide in the US and worldwide.
- Research: Info on what causes people to consider suicide, and health, historical, and environmental factors that put individuals at risk.
- Prevention: An understanding of the protective factors, strategies for managing mental health, and being proactive about self-care.
- What You Can Do: Guidance on warning signs and behaviors to look for. How to get help for someone in a suicidal crisis.
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UPCOMING: Mental Health Awareness Series (Part 2) - Anxiety Disorders - 9/27/23
Understanding Anxiety Disorders in Children and Youth
Hosted by: The Chicago School-College of Professional Psychology Clinical Psychology ProgramWednesday | September 27, 2023 | 5:00pm
IN PERSON EVENT
Plano ISD Administration Center Board Room
2700 W 15th StreetLight refreshments and snacks will be provided.
Please join us for a 6-part series on Mental Health Awareness, hosted by the Chicago School-College of Professional Psychology Clinical Psychology Program, on how parents and guardians can support student mental health in the home and educational setting.
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UPCOMING: Mental Health Awareness Series (Part 3) - Impulse Control & Conduct Disorders - 10/4/23
How to Support Your Student Dealing with Impulse Control & Conduct Disorders
Hosted by: The Chicago School-College of Professional Psychology Clinical Psychology ProgramWednesday | October 4, 2023 | 5:00pm
IN PERSON EVENT
Plano ISD Administration Center Board Room
2700 W 15th StreetLight refreshments and snacks will be provided.
Please join us for a 6-part series on Mental Health Awareness, hosted by the Chicago School-College of Professional Psychology Clinical Psychology Program, on how parents and guardians can support student mental health in the home and educational setting.
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UPCOMING: Substance Use and Fentanyl - 10/5/23 & 10/19/23
Substance Use and Fentanyl: What Should Parents Know?
Hosted by: Paul Chabot from the Coalition for Drug Free McKinney YouthEnglish: Thursday | October 5, 2023 | 6:00pm
Spanish: Thursday | October 19, 2023 | 6:00pmVIRTUAL EVENT
Zoom: English Link
Zoom: Spanish LinkLearning Objectives:
- Identify common drug trends for adolescents in Collin County.
- Discuss signs of substance use.
- Gain awareness of Fentanyl and sign up to receive NARCAN.
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UPCOMING: Mental Health Awareness Series (Part 4) - ADHD - 10/18/23
Understanding ADHD and How it Impacts Your Students' Learning
Hosted by: The Chicago School-College of Professional Psychology Clinical Psychology ProgramWednesday | October 18, 2023 | 5:00pm
IN PERSON EVENT
Plano ISD Administration Center Board Room
2700 W 15th StreetLight refreshments and snacks will be provided.
Please join us for a 6-part series on Mental Health Awareness, hosted by the Chicago School-College of Professional Psychology Clinical Psychology Program, on how parents and guardians can support student mental health in the home and educational setting.
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UPCOMING: Mental Health Awareness Series (Part 5) - Autism Spectrum Disorder - 10/25/23
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder and How to Support Your Student in the Educational Setting
Hosted by: The Chicago School-College of Professional Psychology Clinical Psychology ProgramWednesday | October 25, 2023 | 5:00pm
IN PERSON EVENT
Plano ISD Administration Center Board Room
2700 W 15th StreetLight refreshments and snacks will be provided.
Please join us for a 6-part series on Mental Health Awareness, hosted by the Chicago School-College of Professional Psychology Clinical Psychology Program, on how parents and guardians can support student mental health in the home and educational setting.
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UPCOMING: Mental Health Awareness Series (Part 6) - Trauma - 11/1/23
Supporting Students After a Traumatic Event
Hosted by: The Chicago School-College of Professional Psychology Clinical Psychology ProgramWednesday | November 1, 2023 | 5:00pm
IN PERSON EVENT
Plano ISD Administration Center Board Room
2700 W 15th StreetLight refreshments and snacks will be provided.
Please join us for a 6-part series on Mental Health Awareness, hosted by the Chicago School-College of Professional Psychology Clinical Psychology Program, on how parents and guardians can support student mental health in the home and educational setting.
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UPCOMING: Introduction to Trauma - 11/2/23
Introduction to Trauma and How to Support your Child
Hosted by: Dianne Evans, LCSW-SThursday | November 2, 2023 | 6:00pm
VIRTUAL EVENT
Zoom: English Link
Zoom: Spanish LinkLearning Objectives:
- Defining trauma in children and adolescents.
- Describe how traumatic stress reactions might present at home.
- What signs to look for and when to seek help.
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UPCOMING: Grief and Loss - 11/9/23
Grief: How to Notice the Signs and Provide Support to Children and Teens
Hosted by: Therapy Works, Giselle Saavedra, LPCThursday | November 9, 2023 | 6:00pm
VIRTUAL EVENT
Zoom: English Link
Zoom: Spanish LinkLearning Objectives:
- Defining grief in children and adolescents.
- How grief presents itself in children and adolescents.
- Ways in which parents can support their children who are grieving and when to seek help.
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Emergency Contacts and Hotlines
If you or someone you know has a mental illness or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to find help or guidance.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger:
- Call 911
- Go to the nearest emergency room
For help in a crisis, you can contact:
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See Something, Say Something
In Plano ISD, school safety is a top priority and everyone can be a part of keeping schools safe. Students, staff and parents can anonymously share safety and other concerns with school administrators at any time of day using a computer or mobile device. The anonymous Tip Line is available as a feature in the district's custom mobile app for students and parents. The app is available for download in the App Store and Google Play. If you do not have a smart phone, you can access the Tip Line from any web-enabled device at www.pisd.edu/tipline.
NOTE: The Tip Line is not a substitute for calling the police to report any in-progress incident.
In cases of an emergency and an immediate response is needed, please call 911.
Using the Tip Line to make a false report or threat of violence involving a school is punishable as a felony under Texas Law.
