WISD Guidance & Counseling

November 2024

Parent Newsletter

Welcome to the Willis ISD Guidance & Counseling Parent Newsletter!

We are committed to supporting the well-being of our students and their families. This newsletter will provide valuable information, resources, and tips to help you navigate mental health and wellness topics. Our goal is to create a supportive community where everyone feels empowered to prioritize mental health.

Thank you for being a crucial part of our community. Together, we can grow healthy minds and happy hearts in all our students.

Warm regards,

Kelly Locke

Director of Guidance & Counseling
Willis ISD

Previous Newsletters -

August 2024

September 2024

October 2024

November is National Career Development & Generation Texas Month

Below is how Willis ISD is supporting your child's personal development that leads to their career development. Our main purpose is to prepare your child for a successful life and we enjoy every step of the journey!

TECH CAN BE SCARY....

THE SILENT ADDICTION

Love reading articles? Here are some insightful ones just for you!

My phone sometimes makes me anxious': Study investigates associations between problematic smartphone usage and anxiety, sleep, and depression

A study published in BMJ Mental Health found that problematic smartphone usage (PSU) is linked to anxiety, depression, and insomnia among UK adolescents aged 13-16. The study included 69 students from two secondary schools and used semi-structured questionnaires to assess their mobile usage, sleep, and mood.

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‘Smart vapes’ featuring video games could lure youths to nicotine addiction, UC Riverside experts say

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Study explores why teens self-diagnose mental health conditions through TikTok content

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Adolescents addicted to short-form videos tend to have more sleep problems and social anxiety

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...BUT BE THANKFUL

WE HAVE AMAZING RESOURCES TO PROTECT OUR CHILDREN!!

by Jonathan Haidt

by Tessa Stuckey, MA

Local therapist, mom & childhood advocate

by Dr. Jean M. Twenge

Parent ProTech - equipping families to safely navigate technology.

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Wildkat University Tech Awareness Parent Presentations

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Make Screen Time Safe and Positive

Use these planners to inspire conversations about tech use as a family.

Entertainment and tech have the potential to spark meaningful conversations. And tech planners are a great way for kids to have a shared understanding of how your family makes the most out of entertainment and tech time.

Care Solace

Willis ISD proudly offers a free mental health connection service to all our students, staff and families. Reach out to your child's school counselor for more information.