Mental health and well‑being include how we feel, think, and connect with others. It affects our emotions, thoughts, and actions. Mental health also helps us handle stress, get along with others, and make everyday decisions. It is important at every stage of life, from childhood through adulthood. The Florida Department of Education offers resources to support mental health needs.
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Mental Health Resources
Childhood Trauma
Trauma happens when someone goes through so much stress that it feels too hard to handle or understand the emotions that come with it.
Physical & Mental Health Correlation
Good mental health is just as important for doing well in school as taking care of your body.
School-Based Mental Health Team
Each school has a Mental Health Team made up of a School Counselor, School Social Worker, School Psychologist, and School Nurse.
Hope Florida
Hope Florida serves as a connection point for community collaboration between the public and private sector, faith-based communities, and nonprofits. Through the efforts of our Hope Navigators, we are going beyond government to create a pathway for Floridians to live up to their God-given potential and accomplish the American Dream – ultimately achieving prosperity and economic self-sufficiency.
Family/Caregiver Self-Care
Taking care of your spiritual, physical, emotional, and social needs helps you feel better and be the best support you can be.
Substance Use
Using substances like tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs, or misusing prescription drugs can harm a student’s overall well‑being.
Suicide Prevention
Suicide assessments help find out if someone may be at risk. If a person is in immediate danger, they may need an emergency mental health evaluation under the Baker Act.
Threat Management
The threat management process is a careful, step‑by‑step way to decide if someone’s actions or words could mean a risk of violence or harm to others.
