Goodbye Ms. Mariah!
Please have your children say goodbye to our school health aide; Mariah (Vaughn) Johnson. She has been working in our Haycock clinic for two years. Her last day at our school is Thursday, May 2nd. We wish her well as she moves on to the Fire and Rescue Department in Fairfax County.
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Outdoor and indoor fitness classes
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Learn to swim group lessons and private lessons
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Children’s and adult classes
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Summer Camps
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Nature & history programs
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Sports
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Scouting
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Golf lessons
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Gardening
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Virtual classes and camps – Fitness, nature, music, drama, coding
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Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM) was established in 1949 to bring awareness to the importance of mental health and wellness and to celebrate recovery from mental illness. Over the past 20 years, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has elevated May as MHAM to bring awareness to the vital role that mental health plays in our overall health and well-being. Managing our mental health is as important as taking care of our physical health. Research has shown that physical health problems can cause mental health problems and vice versa. Thus, intentionally engaging in activities that boost our mental health should be prioritized as much as routine physical care. The bonus is that most activities that enhance our mental health also improve our physical health. Some include:
- Engaging in physical activity
- Spending time in nature
- Getting sufficient sleep
- Eating a balanced diet
- Finding a support system
- Reducing use of technology
- Setting boundaries
- Developing healthy coping strategies
- Seeking joy and fulfillment
While most people will struggle with a mental health challenge at some point in their lives, there are still some reluctant to seek help because of stigmas associated with mental health. May is an opportunity to talk about mental health, promote acceptance, and offer encouragement that positive outcomes are possible when help is sought. During this time, we can acknowledge the everyday stressors that affect our mental health, consider adding some daily practices to boost our mental health, strive to develop our own coping skills toolbox, and advocate for improved mental health for others. School based mental health providers see the impact of stress on our students and schools every day. They advocate for practices that improve working conditions for their colleagues and address the growing mental health needs of students. We also know that we cannot do all of these things alone and must collaborate with community partners to address the multi-faceted needs of our school community.
May 9 is National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day.
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