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This tier focuses on individuals working to become more aware of behavioral health education to support social, emotional, behavioral and developmental well-being. This section helps you to navigate the physical, emotional, behavioral, and social signs and symptoms of everyday behavioral health and well-being so you can learn strategies to be and stay well.

Step 1 - Education

What are the signs?

Emotional Health

Characteristics

  • Common changes in mood and emotional health.
  • Calm, confident and overall positive outlook.
Physical Health

Characteristics

  • Stable energy level.
  • Solid ability to complete tasks and focus.
  • Normal sleep and appetite for their age and development.
Performance and Behavior

Characteristics

  • Consistent performance in school and/or work.
  • Meeting developmental milestones.
Social Activity

Characteristics

  • Socially active.
  • Typical peer-to-peer relationships.

Learn Healthy Habits

Individuals working to become more aware of behavioral health education to support social, emotional, behavioral and developmental well-being.

Check in with your kids

Ask your child questions and check-in with them regularly.

Some examples can be:

  • What was the most interesting part of your day?
  • What was the most frustrating part of your day?
  • Is there anything you’re looking forward to this week?

Learn more about communicating in early childhood

Learn more about connecting with older children in their pre-teen and teenage years

Encourage Good Sleep Habits

Learn more about healthy sleep how you can encourage it with your family.

Promote and Discover Community Resources for Prevention

Learn more about substance use prevention and education at HCDrugFree

Attend Events, Webinars, and More to Learn about Resources

Learn how to support your child's mental health with this presentation. Discover mental health stages, local resources, and support options to guide you through the first steps of getting help for your child. Gain tangible tools for education and intervention and find out where to turn if you encounter roadblocks. View the recording here. https://youtu.be/hQnGkm5_LoA

See more events and trainings on the Local Health Improvement Coalition Calendar 

 

 

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