Mandran Health

09/08/2025

Today we're recognizing 988 Day—a reminder that support is always here. However you're feeling, overwhelmed, numb, or unsure, 988 is here 24/7—free and judgement-free.

Compassionate help. Anytime. Anywhere.

Learn more: https://988lifeline.org/

09/04/2025

September 8 is : A reminder that none of us have to face mental health challenges alone. The 988 Su***de & Resource Lifeline is a resource that offers free compassionate support for people in crisis.

Whether you're a leader, advocate, colleague, or friend, your words have power. A single message of support can make a real impact; for someone in your network, your workplace, or your community.

Resources: https://bit.ly/3AU0NgW

09/02/2025

This ***dePreventionMonth, we want to remind you that connection is truly our greatest strength in the fight against su***de.

At AFSP, we foster a caring community of people who walk together, learn together, understand and encourage each other, and cheer each other on through their healing. Family, friends, neighbors, students and coworkers who’ve got each other’s backs, looking out for each other.

When people come together, hope can win.

Learn more, and connect with your local AFSP chapter: afsp.org

08/27/2025

In honor of yesterday's International Dog Day, we'd like to share some top dogs we think are pawsitively pawesome!

08/26/2025

Children and teens face a variety of stressors and concern about youth mental health has increased in recent years. These issues were highlighted...

08/25/2025

Healing and growth don’t happen overnight, and that’s okay. This week, remind yourself to trust the process and give yourself grace along the way!

08/20/2025

Talk Early, Talk Often: Prevent Underage Substance Use. Free Parenting Webinars from Operation Parent. Tools to help get conversations started and keep them going.

Back-to-school means more than supplies and schedules. It’s also a time when important conversations need to happen. Our upcoming webinars will give you practical ways to talk with your kids about alcohol and cannabis, including the risks of underage drinking, binge drinking, and blackouts. You’ll also learn how to recognize the early signs of anxiety, depression, and self-harm, and how to respond with empathy so your child feels supported. Start the year with tools that make a real difference. Register now: https://loom.ly/lvBuVdM

08/18/2025

Back to school and ready to conquer middle school! 📚✨

Check out these 4 empowering Magination Press books designed to help older kids start the year with confidence: https://at.apa.org/654eae

08/07/2025

Going back to school can bring up big worries for kids, but talking about concerns — and feeling supported — can help. Here are some tips to make your back-to-school conversations more productive and less stressful for everyone.

1. Be realistic about challenges
Glossing over your child's challenges can leave them feeling unheard.
Acknowledge your child's struggles and be direct - and strategic. Think about what's traditionally been difficult for your child. Past troubles can provide a roadmap for future support.
Give your child the chance to talk through any concerns and work together to brainstorm solutions.

2. Take worries seriously
Issues that might seem silly to you can be very serious to your child.
Worrying they won't have any classes with friends, seeing a former crush in the hall, finding out they have another class with a teacher who "Hates me!" – all of these can be sources of real stress. Instead of brushing worries away, take care to validate kids' feelings and give them opportunities to talk about what's troubling them. Asking open-ended, non-judgmental questions can help kids open up, and make it easier to share worries.

3. Talk about the good stuff
Help your child remember some of the good parts of school, like activities or classes they like, favorite teachers, and friends they've missed over the summer.
Try encouraging kids to compare notes on topics like these:
• What did they miss about school during summer vacation?
• What are they looking forward to? Starting a new subject?
Joining a team? Decorating their locker?

4. Don't push
The urge to check in, even when your child isn't responding, might be more about your own anxieties than your child's needs.
Try to manage your own expectations, and if your child isn't ready to talk or doesn't seem engaged with the conversation, that's okay. You'll have plenty of opportunities for conversations as the year goes on.
For now, just knowing you're there, and that you love and support them, can be enough.

Get more of our back-to-school resources:
https://childmind.org/resources/back-to-school/

08/05/2025

As kids head back to school, emotional safety matters just as much as academics. Creating safe, supportive spaces, at home and in schools, can make a big difference in a young person’s mental health and sense of belonging. Check out this resource from Mental Health America for tips parents and caregivers can use to help kids feel seen, heard, and supported.

08/04/2025

08/04/2025

Happy Monday! Use this time to remember that you don’t have to do it all, and you definitely don’t have to do it all at once.