Monthly Resource Drop In

Behavioral Health Partnership Program

Shan Guillory, LPC

A collaborative effort between Region 5 ESC, Spindletop Center and Burke Center in fulfillment of requirements outlined in H.B. 19

Providing mental health information, resources and self care tips!

Happy February! This is an exciting month & I am excited to share some great resources for you to utilize as well as an exciting student training/presentation that is available!

Keep reading for more information!

Running short on time??? No problem! I also offer virtual presentations/trainings that can be tailored to fit your schedule and needs.

Have ideas for a specific training, student presentation or resource that YOUR SCHOOL needs???

Send me an email or call me and lets discuss!

All services provided by ESC Mental Health Resource Coordinator are FREE to your school.

Download the flyer below for more information on ways that I can support you in the implementation of initiatives related to mental health and substance use prevention!

Email: shan.guillory@stctr.org
Phone: (409) 926-4416

Need to get some information to your students in a quick and interesting way? Do your students need more information about healthy relationships? Toilet Talk can help!

Print this flyer off and post it in the restroom for your students to check out throughout the month.

Black History and Mental Health

February is Black History Month

As we all know, mental health conditions do not discriminate based on race or background, however, background and identity can make access to mental health treatment much more difficult. Ongoing stigma and lack of access to health care are barriers for anyone with a mental health condition, but experts argue there is a particular disparity when it comes to minorities, especially African Americans, which can contribute to individuals not receiving proper support or treatment to feel better.

The Statistics

• Mental illness affects 1 in 4 Americans. However, African American adults are 20% more likely to experience mental health issues than the rest of the population.
  
  
• In a study published in the International Journal of Health Services, researchers found that black young people were less able to get mental health services than white children and young adults.
  
  
• Current research suggests that 25% of African Americans seek treatment for a mental health issue, compared to 40% of Caucasian individuals. The reasons for this drop off include misdiagnosis by doctors, socioeconomic factors, and a lack of African American mental health professionals.
  
  
• Adult Black/African Americans living below poverty are 3 times more likely to report severe psychological distress than those living above poverty.
  
  
• African Americans teenagers are more likely to attempt suicide (8.3%) than are white teenagers (6.2%).
  
  
• 6.2% of psychologists, 5.6% of advanced-practice psychiatric nurses, 12.6% of social workers, and 21.3% of psychiatrists are members of minority groups.
  
  
• According to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), only 3.7% of members in the American Psychiatric Association and 1.5% of members in the American Psychological Association are Black.

Paving the Way Throughout History

These notable black figures plus many more, have paved the way for people of color to receive adequate health care:

Check out some of the Black Pioneers in the Mental Health Field below

Teen Dating: Safety

Cost: Free

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Dating can be an exciting milestone for teens. But when the smartphone is constantly buzzing with messages from a significant other, it could be a sign of dating violence. The best solution is prevention, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

Learn-Educate-Prevent

What you will learn:

• What is dating violence
• What a healthy relationship looks like
• Warning signs of an unhealthy relationship
• How to get help for yourself or a friend

I will also provide a Heartbreak Pamphlet which offers helpful steps, advice, and suggestions to help teens get through the pain of a heartbreak.

For more information on how we can bring this presentation to your campus contact me and let's get it scheduled!

Download the flyer below!

Aspire 2 Dream

The mission of Aspire 2 Dream is to create a safe nurturing environment for teen girls to learn and grow. In doing so we use Trust-based Relational Intervention (TBRI) as a culturally competent and trauma-informed model to provide a home setting, counseling, and transitional living that advance positive youth development.

Volunteer, Participate, or Donate

Become a mentor today!! Email us for information on becoming a Teen Mentor. Make a difference in a child's life today.

Email: info@aspire2dream.com

Phone: 409-293-3707