May is Mental Health Awareness Month
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to shine a light on mental wellness and remind ourselves that mental health is more than just the absence of illness. It’s a dynamic, multifaceted part of our overall well-being that deserves recognition, support, and care.
Mental wellness isn't built on a single factor. It's shaped by a wide range of elements: emotional resilience, social connections, physical health, access to support, sense of purpose, and even our environment. When one area is out of balance, it can affect the others — just like a wheel missing a spoke.
This month, we encourage everyone to reflect on their mental health, check in with loved ones, and explore ways to strengthen the various aspects of their well-being. Whether it’s through therapy, exercise, creative expression, meaningful conversations, or simply rest, every step counts. Visit sumnersd.org/wellness for additional mental health and wellness resources.
If you or someone you know is in crisis or mental distress, please call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.
What’s the impact of screens on our kids? Stream this free documentary
As we head into Mental Health Awareness Month, educate your family and friends about the impacts of social media and technology on our children’s mental health and well-being.
Starting May 5 through May 19, SBLSD families will have the opportunity to stream the documentary “Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age” for free on demand. You can register in advance for online viewing.
An optional opportunity for families to connect and discuss their thoughts after watching the documentary will be held May 19. Registered participants will receive an invite.
About Screenagers:
Are you watching kids scroll through life, with their rapid-fire thumbs and a six-second attention span? Physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston saw that happening with her own kids which started her on a question to delve into how it might affect their development. Through poignant, and unexpectedly funny stories, along with surprising insights from authors, psychologists, and brain scientists, Screenagers reveals how tech time impacts kids’ development and also offers solutions on how adults can empower their kids to best navigate the digital world to find balance.