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FEBRUARY 2020
ARCADIA HIGH SCHOOL
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Arcadia High School's Health and Wellness Monthly Newsletter
LOVE IS RESPECT
WHAT'S COMING UP THIS
MONTH? February 2020
February awareness campaign is focused on TEEN DATING
February 6: screening VIOLENCE. One in three teens in the U.S. are a victim or
of the documentary emotional, physical, or sexual abuse from a dating. DATING
ANGST: Raising ABUSE AFFECTS AROUND 1.5 MILLION TEENS ANNUALLY.
Awareness around
Anxiety between 6- It can be hard to tell when a behavior crosses the line
730pm at Desert from healthy to unhealthy, the following are warning
Mountain High School signs that a relationship is going in the wrong
February 14th: direction: constantly putting someone down,
notMYkid lunch time extreme jealousy or insecurity, explosive temper,
activity for all isolating someone from their friends or family,
students checking someone's cellphone, social media, or
February 26th
email with out permission, dictating who and who
parent presentation
at AHS by notMYkid you can hang out with, possessiveness, physically
on depression, hurting someone.
suicide and self Here at Arcadia High School, we want you to know that there
injury 630-730pm in is NO excuse for abuse, and no one deserves to be abused.
Mt O. ADULTS ONLY EVER. For support, information and resources you can check
out and speak to a peer advocate 24/7/365 by calling 1-866-
331-9474, text LOVEIS to 22522 or chat online at
loveisrespect.org.
FEBRUARY 2020
How Dating Violence Can Lead to Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Several studies show a direct correlation between experiencing dating
violence and an increased likelihood of alcohol and drug use. Teenage girls
who experience dating violence are more likely to binge drink compared to
their peers who are not in abusive relationships, while teen boys who
experience dating violence are more likely to use marijuana as young adults
compared to their peers, according to a study in Pediatrics. New research
draws a clear connection between dating violence in young people and
prescription drug abuse. And those who experience physical dating violence
are more likely to smoke and use drugs, among other risky behaviors,
compared to peers who did not experience abuse.
If you or your student is struggling with mental health and/or substance use problems,
remember you are not alone AND there are resources! Don't be afraid to reach out. You
can always reach out to your insurance provider OR call/visit 2-1-1 Arizona for a full list of
resources available to you and your family. A partial list of community agencies that
provide treatment for drugs or alcohol: Aurora, Doorways, Evolve Treatment Centers,
Footprints to Recovery, Oasis Behavioral Health, Quail Run Behavioral Health, and Transitions
Counseling and Consulting
(This is a partial list of community agencies and is provided solely for your reference.
Scottsdale Unified School District and Arcadia High school do not endorse or recommend
any of these services or providers. This is for your convenience and self-referral. We
always encourage you to contact your insurance carrier as a first step to determine
coverage.)
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FEBRUARY 2020
Devils 4 Devils summit recap:
Titans had the chance to meet with staff from ASU's counseling
department and Active Minds organization to learn how to
respond to the emotional needs of their peers using V.A.R.
V: validate their feelings, let them know what they're feeling is
okay and that you believe them
A: appreciate their courage, speaking up can be a challenging
step, show them you are there to support them
R: refer them to skills and support, let them know help is
available and refer them to appropriate resources. For more
information or to watch a short video on VAR check out
activeminds.org
ASU welcome all students and families to the 3rd annual Mental
Health Conference on 2/19/2020 from 5pm to 8pm at the
Student Pavilion located at 400 E Orange St, Tempe 85287. Free
admission to all. For more information email Stephanie Cahill at
scahill2@asu.edu
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FEBRUARY 2020
January Round Up:
Students were welcomed back to campus with a refresher on the school's
drug and alcohol policy, which includes vaping and vaping products.
Students were reminded that this is a drug free campus. Any student
found vaping/ using drugs/alcohol or with vaping/drug
paraphernalia will be suspended from school. No exceptions.
Thank you to Mr. Luse's Film class for helping make a PSA on the school's
policy on drugs and alcohol that will be coming out in February! Jake
White presented on alternatives to drinking and using drugs to classes that
opted in.Students and parents received an additional email this month
with facts and resources on recognizing when your child is using drugs and
alcohol and resources available to you and your family.
This month there was three bulletin boards created around campus (in the
library, Ms. Johnson's office, and in the Wellness Center) highlighting the
importance of mental health, coping skills that students can use to
decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression, apps that they can use to
reduce stress and anxiety, as well as a list of hotlines they can access 24/7
365 days a year. REMEMBER YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
Attached to this months newsletter is the partial list of hotlines that
anyone can access by calling/texting/ or chat with a trained professional or
peer support. Remember you can always contact your insurance provider
for what services are covered OR if you do not have insurance or just want
to know what resources are available to you in your community, you can
always call 2-1-1 or visit 211Arizona.org for more information and
resources.
FEBRUARY 2020 ARCADIA HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH AND WELLNESS Arcadia High School's Health and Wellness Monthly Newsletter
FEBRUARY 2020 ARCADIA HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH AND WELLNESS Arcadia High School's Health and Wellness Monthly Newsletter
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