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August is back to school time! Being ready for Back-to-School means more than backpacks, binders, and bus schedules. It also means mentally preparing yourself and your children for the stressors and challenges they may face. SAMHSA strives to provide parents and caregivers with the tools they need to support behavioral wellness. These tools are designed to help parents and caregivers talk to their children about mental illness and substance use, identify where additional support may be needed, and provide connection to care.

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Image by SAMHSA for Back to School month showing four students in front of a school building, celebrating together. Includes emergency contact information for mental health support and the tagline 'You're not alone. Help is available. FindTreatment.gov' with a hashtag #BackToSchool.

Post Copy - All Platforms: As we prepare for #BackToSchool, it's crucial to remember that school readiness isn't just about having the right supplies, it's also about mental and behavioral health. Help and resources are available to support kids and families’ wellbeing: samhsa.gov/find-help

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Infographic from SAMHSA titled 'How to Talk About Mental Health with Your Students & Kids'. It features tips on engaging in mental health discussions, such as listening actively, being straightforward, and ensuring comfort, presented in a visually appealing manner with icons and text. The '#BackToSchool' hashtag is included at the bottom.

Post Copy - All Platforms: #BackToSchool time is a great chance to talk with your kids about mental health and substance use and provide them information, support and guidance. Find resources to help here: samhsa.gov/families/parent-caregiver-resources

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Illustration promoting SAMHSA's #BackToSchool campaign, featuring a teacher in front of a whiteboard talking to two students with backpacks, emphasizing youth mental health and emotional well-being.

Post Copy - All Platforms: SAMHSA works daily to promote mental health and preventing substance misuse as a critical part of overall health and wellness. As part of this mission, we want to equip parents, teachers, and students with resources and tools to foster a mentally healthy return to school. #BackToSchool

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An infographic titled 'Help Protect Students Online,' featuring an individual at a computer highlighting cyber safety, with another person using a giant pencil to secure a firewall represented by stars. The image includes books, a light bulb, and a plant, promoting a safe learning environment. The hashtag #BackToSchool and SAMHSA logo are visible.

Post Copy - All Platforms: Students are going to use social media and other online platforms. Check out these resources to encourage parents and educators to have open and collaborative communication about their child’s or student’s online use: samhsa.gov/kids-online-health-safety-task-force/kohs-report-safe-internet-use #BackToSchool

Post Copy - All Platforms: As students begin to head #BackToSchool, check out these new educational resources for information that youth, parents, educators and others who help youth can use to assist youth navigate social media: samhsa.gov/kids-online-health-safety-task-force/kohs-report-safe-internet-use

Post Copy - All Platforms: Parents, teachers, coaches, and other trusted adults in a child’s life ALL have a critical role in supporting the social and emotional development of children—including the use of social media. The Kids Online Health and Safety Task Force has released a report with best practices and guidelines: samhsa.gov/kids-online-health-safety-task-force/kohs-report-safe-internet-use #BackToSchool

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Last Updated: 08/16/2024