Social Emotional Learning

Wellness Corner! Here you can find mental health information & resources, coping techniques, and encouragement. If you are struggling, reach out to a trusted adult, your school counselor or use the resources below to find the support you need.

Mental Health Impacts All of Us

Mental health impacts not only our students but our families, schools, and communities. One in five children struggle, or at some point in their life will struggle, with their mental health. Half of all mental-health and substance-use conditions start before age 14.

Approximately one in five students who could benefit from additional mental-health supports does not get them.

Wellness is the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better physical and mental health outcomes, so that instead of just surviving, you're thriving.

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School Resources

If you are feeling: anxious, over-whelmed, angry, sad, helpless, please know that you are not alone. is here to help. Reach out to a trusted adult, your school counselor or use the resources below to find the support you need.

NYC Mental Health Info Hub

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Contact Guidance Counselor

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NYC Public Schools Mental Health

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calming TECHNIQUES

Infographic titled “The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique” showing five colored bars with icons: an eye (acknowledge 5 things you can see), a pointing finger (4 things you can touch), an ear (3 things you can hear), a nose (2 things you can smell), and a tongue (1 thing you can taste), with “Ease your state of mind in stressful moments” and #DeStressMonday branding.Illustration titled “Stress relief is just a few taps away” of a woman tapping acupressure points—top of head, side of eye, eyebrow, under eye, under nose, chin, collarbone, and under arm—explaining to use acupressure and psychology to reduce anxiety, with DeStressMonday.org logo.Infographic titled “For stress relief, just take a deep breath” showing a large nose over four breathing techniques: belly breathing, breath counting, mindful breathing, and breathing visualization, with “Start the week calm with four deep breathing techniques” and DeStressMonday.org branding.

SCHOOL RESOURCES

Advocacy Centers

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Digital Accessibility

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The Mental Health Continuum

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HOW ARE YOU FEELING?

Everyone has feelings. All feelings are okay and normal, but sometimes we may need help identifying those feelings. Giving your feeling a name makes it easier to talk about and to ask for help. Choose how you may be feeling below and hover over the card for more on how to help!

Affirmations & Quotes

Infographic on pink background titled “Self-love Affirmations” listing nine statements: “I am my own best friend; It is natural for me to love myself; I am grateful to be the person I am; I love each part of myself; I honor my life; I appreciate all the ways that I am unique; I accept my awesomeness; I love who I am; I am relaxed and calm,” with an illustration of a person meditating by a window.Infographic on pale yellow background titled “Mental Health Affirmations” listing eight statements: “I am now in control; My body is calm; I am feeling better; All is well in my world; I will get through today; Only good things await me; I am balanced; I see the good in myself; I value myself,” with an illustration of a seated person meditating.Infographic on light green background titled “Body Positive Affirmations” listing nine statements: “My body is a miracle; My body is perfect for me; I feel confident in my body; My body radiates beautiful kindness; I am thankful for my body’s strength; I listen to my body; I have a healthy body; I give my body what it needs; I love my body,” with an illustration of a person celebrating in front of a heart.Infographic on light blue background titled “Daily Affirmations” listing eight statements: “I am always headed in the right direction; I trust that I am on the right path; I am a strong individual who attracts success and happiness; My mind is full of brilliant ideas; I put my energy into things that matter to me; I welcome all new opportunities and experiences; I am a winner; My opinion matters,” with an illustration of a person reading a book.