NAVIGATING MENTAL HEALTH

Parent and Leader Resources

Helping your student navigate emotional and mental health challenges was probably not something you anticipated or prepared for. The process can leave you uncertain about everything from what to do to and who to trust to where to go and how to get there. We want to help you find hope and resources to help you do this well.

Georgia Crisis and Access Line

Crisis Text Line – Text HELLO to 741741

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

NAMI Helpline – Find a walk-in crisis center or emergency room

Introduction to Mental Illness

Clinical Definitions and Potential Causes
Explaining the Increase in Mental Illness
Common Myths and Misconceptions
Mental Illness Explained Neurologically

Partnering With Your Student

What is a Good First step?
Strategies to Process My Student's Diagnosis
The Importance of Building Trust with Your Student
Recognizing the Impact on Your Entire Family

Navigating Conflict and Promoting Healthy Behaviors

Can I Help De-escalate My Student During Crisis?
Techniques to Use Mid-Conflict
Six Daily Basics for Improved Mental Health
Creating a Communication Strategy for Your Entire Family

The Relationship Between Mental Illness and Faith

Helping My Student Who is Struggling to Have Faith
Faith Plays an Important Role in Recovery
Mental Illness Requires Medical Attention
Jesus' Struggles Should Give Us Hope

Self-Harm and Suicide

Why is Student Suicide on the Rise?
Risk Factors and Warning Signs for Suicide
Explanation for and Definition of Self Harm
How Do I Minimize My Fears When My Student is Suicidal?

Building a Support Network

Building a Relationship With Your Student's School
The Importance of Finding Support as a Parent
The Role of Small Group in Your Student's Mental Health
How to Help When Your Student Opposes Counseling

Other Topics

Statistics on Phone Use and Mental Illness
Social Media Can Dull Satisfaction and Inhibit Interpersonal Connection
A Personal Testimony and Lessons Learned
Helping Your Student Navigate Major Life Transitions

Additional Resources

REQUEST A COUNSELING REFERRAL

Dr. Jerome Lubbe’s Recommended Reading:

Whole Identity by Dr. Jerome Lubbe

The Whole-Brain Child by Dr. Dan Siegel

No-Drama Discipline by Dr. Dan Siegel

The Soul of Shame by Dr. Curt Thompson

Anatomy of the Soul by Dr. Curt Thompson

The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk