[MaineSchoolNurse] Webinar Series starts Wednesday- Orientation to US CDC Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing Action Guide

Mon Feb 26 11:04:57 EST 2024

Good morning everyone,

We wanted to share this educational opportunity with all of you. See details below for the upcoming webinar series.
https://mailchi.mp/maine/cu5lemq6y0-1327452?e=5b409dbfc5

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Mental Health and Wellbeing Action Guide for Schools Released By US CDC

Dear Champions of Education,

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to announce a new resource from the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to support mental wellness in schools.  Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing in Schools: An Action Guide for School and District Leaders<https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/mental-health-action-guide/pdf/DASH_MH_Action_Guide_508.pdf> highlights actionable strategies and resources that can strengthen the current programming at your school or school administrative unit (SAU).

The Maine DOE will be hosting a 7-part mini-series for collaborative review and discussion of this new resource.

Dates: Every Wednesday, February 28 through April 10
Time: 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. EST

Register for the webinar series through the following link: https://forms.office.com/g/XKh9nuKJEn

Administrators, health services team members, and interested educators are encouraged to participate in this interactive opportunity to learn about best practices in supporting mental health in schools. This is also an opportunity for school personnel to connect and discuss current practices being provided along with additional strategies to implement in support of student and employee mental health and wellbeing. Focus topics included in the guide that will be discussed each week of the webinar mini-series include:

  *   Increase students’ mental health literacy<https://t.emailupdates.cdc.gov/r/?id=h84e67dd0,1a9bf860,1a9c0ad6&e=QUNTVHJhY2tpbmdJRD1GQ1BfMl9VU0NEQ18yMDI0LSUyMERNMTE4MzAyJkFDU1RyYWNraW5nTGFiZWw9JTVCUHJvb2YlMjAyJTVEJTIwU2Nob29sJTIwTWVudGFsJTIwSGVhbHRoJTIwQWN0aW9uJTIwR3VpZGU&s=TUNMbFzVSgkPcBMkdU8ZcV4fsW1CBQzraQJXCia3nX4> through classroom-led mental health education and implementing peer-led modeling programs. 

  *   Promote mindfulness<https://t.emailupdates.cdc.gov/r/?id=h84e67dd0,1a9bf860,1a9c0ad7&e=QUNTVHJhY2tpbmdJRD1GQ1BfMl9VU0NEQ18yMDI0LSUyMERNMTE4MzAyJkFDU1RyYWNraW5nTGFiZWw9JTVCUHJvb2YlMjAyJTVEJTIwU2Nob29sJTIwTWVudGFsJTIwSGVhbHRoJTIwQWN0aW9uJTIwR3VpZGU&s=HrqbYXkB2Wt_Q4LjDwq32VLfvYCjafxNSt3Nv-N1Mm8> through classroom-led education, allocating time for independent mindfulness practice, and offering small group mindfulness activities.   

  *   Promote social, emotional, and behavioral learning<https://t.emailupdates.cdc.gov/r/?id=h84e67dd0,1a9bf860,1a9c0ad8&e=QUNTVHJhY2tpbmdJRD1GQ1BfMl9VU0NEQ18yMDI0LSUyMERNMTE4MzAyJkFDU1RyYWNraW5nTGFiZWw9JTVCUHJvb2YlMjAyJTVEJTIwU2Nob29sJTIwTWVudGFsJTIwSGVhbHRoJTIwQWN0aW9uJTIwR3VpZGU&s=wNLZckawkcJwKsiDmy29lvFLSenAt7OApbTixnrb1jM> through classroom instruction focused on building social skills and emotional development and offering targeted education focused on social skills and emotional development.  

  *   Enhance connectedness<https://t.emailupdates.cdc.gov/r/?id=h84e67dd0,1a9bf860,1a9c0ad9&e=QUNTVHJhY2tpbmdJRD1GQ1BfMl9VU0NEQ18yMDI0LSUyMERNMTE4MzAyJkFDU1RyYWNraW5nTGFiZWw9JTVCUHJvb2YlMjAyJTVEJTIwU2Nob29sJTIwTWVudGFsJTIwSGVhbHRoJTIwQWN0aW9uJTIwR3VpZGU&s=YgT7wPkfS0PcFwAmdegC9JOSbcqjMz1_54o-3SAEaEg> between students, staff, and families by offering relationship-building programs. 

  *   Provide psychosocial skills training and cognitive behavioral interventions<https://t.emailupdates.cdc.gov/r/?id=h84e67dd0,1a9bf860,1a9c0ada&e=QUNTVHJhY2tpbmdJRD1GQ1BfMl9VU0NEQ18yMDI0LSUyMERNMTE4MzAyJkFDU1RyYWNraW5nTGFiZWw9JTVCUHJvb2YlMjAyJTVEJTIwU2Nob29sJTIwTWVudGFsJTIwSGVhbHRoJTIwQWN0aW9uJTIwR3VpZGU&s=a557Lvl2rErgPXPRoOQoQdq5rkWf7RS25HdhV6KctDQ> by engaging students in coping skills training and encouraging acceptance and commitment to change.  

  *   Support school staff well-being<https://t.emailupdates.cdc.gov/r/?id=h84e67dd0,1a9bf860,1a9c0adb&e=QUNTVHJhY2tpbmdJRD1GQ1BfMl9VU0NEQ18yMDI0LSUyMERNMTE4MzAyJkFDU1RyYWNraW5nTGFiZWw9JTVCUHJvb2YlMjAyJTVEJTIwU2Nob29sJTIwTWVudGFsJTIwSGVhbHRoJTIwQWN0aW9uJTIwR3VpZGU&s=u56nxdTI3BfbOUNPPhGvyXKYy3Gjc8pc_rbHu6Ej2K0> by offering mindfulness-based training programs and providing therapeutic resources. 

This resource aligns with Maine Chapter 125 Basic Approval Standards and can help SAUs in continued health-promoting program planning, including Multi-tiered System of Support Section 5.18.<https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/05/071/071c125.docx#:~:text=Each%20school%20administrative%20unit%20shall,the%20requirements%20of%20this%20rule.>

 For questions, please reach out to Susan Berry at susan.berry at maine.gov.<mailto:susan.berry at maine.gov>

Sent February 26, 2024

Have a wonderful week,

________________________________________

Tammy Diaz, MPH, RN, NCSN (she/her)
School Nurse Specialist - Coordinated School Health
Office of School and Student Supports
Maine Department of Education
23 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0023
Email: tammy.diaz at maine.gov<mailto:tammy.diaz at maine.gov>
Phone: 207-446-8213
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