Episode 24: Our Kid’s Mental Health Status & Simple Tips for Parents: Breaking Down PAYS Data Part 2

How do students really feel about their mental health day to day? What is the link between mental health and substance use? How great is the impact of bullying on kids? What can parents do to build resilience and monitor mental health at home? We are discussing all these topics today in Part 2 of breaking down the PAYS data. Chrissie and Bethann are joined again by Sarah Brooks, DASD Student Assistance Specialist, and another guest, Brian McGinley, Licensed Social Worker and School Counselor at the Chester County Immediate Unit. In this episode, we explore what factors may be contributing to students reporting feeling low self-worth and sadness and/or depression, how students may use substances to cope with mental health challenges, trends for bullying behaviors, and the link to tech. Brian also shares simple, easy tips parents can use at home with their kids including the “7 C’s” and 6 items to watch to monitor your child’s mental health. A phrase Brian shares during this episode is “dealing with life on life's terms,” which applies to this entire conversation (and is a helpful motto to keep in mind in general).  Join us!

Things we mentioned in this episode:

Listen to the PAYS Part 1 Episode explaining PAYS and discussing substance use among our youth

Read the full PAYS Report for 2021

Brian shared the 7 C’s to help build resilience in kids from Dr. Ken Ginsburg

DASD’s Student Assistance Program (SAP) provides support for students and families with any concerns about mental health and substance use

DASD has Counselors and Prevention Specialists that can help!

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