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resources regarding wellbeing focusing on cognitive, psychological and emotional health issues
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9 Steps to Promote a Healthy Immune System - A Reflection in the Face of COVID-19 Grade 9-Lifelong"Short of living in a bubble or moving off the planet, it’s next to impossible to avoid exposure to toxins. So what can we do to detox our bodies? Here are nine recommendations." -
Answers for Me - Free Support for Life's Questions and Issues! Grade 9-LifelongRead nuggets of practical common sense tips for holistic Christian living, organized by topic: family life, healthy living, spiritual growth, life notes, spirit renew, Bible bay, and story harvest, or search for more. -
Attitudes and Beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists Concerning Psychology, Counseling, and Mental Health Issues Tertiary-LifelongProblem- As in the mainstream population, Adventists are dealing with a variety of mental health issues, and there has been no empirical research which explored their attitudes and beliefs concerning psychology, counseling, and mental health issues. Method-... -
Bullying and Its Effects on Secondary School Students in Nigeria: Implications for Counselling Grade 9-Tertiary New!!"This paper discussed bullying and its effects on Secondary school students in Nigeria and counselling implications. The paper highlighted that bullying in schools in Nigeria is a phenomena that has serious psychological consequences for victims." -
Ellen G. White and Mental Health Tertiary-LifelongThis article presents Ellen White’s understanding of mental health, her personal and family experiences, and her role as a counselor on issues affecting mental health. -
Ellen White and Mental Health Therapeutics Tertiary-LifelongEllen White frequently underscored the vital importance of mental health and she recognized the effect of physical health on the mind. -
Emotion-Focused School Support Kindergarten-Grade 12This recorded session from the 2021 virtual teachers' convention for educators in Canada shares about Emotion-Focused School Support (EF-SS), "a simple, easy and efficient model for increasing the capacity for school staff to support the mental health... -
FOMO: The Fear of Missing Out—And How to Break Its Grip Grade 6-Lifelong“An antidote for the toxic compulsion of FOMO is to be vigilant and regulate one’s digital diet.…if FOMO dominates a person’s life, he or she will needlessly waste time and money without reward. Instead, let us focus on the ultimate... -
Growing Wellbing Grade 9-Tertiary"This short article discusses how to handle the wellbeing of adolescents in the 21st century given the extent to which modern life is actually arranged to facilitate human floursihing." -
Helping Your Students to Flourish! 0-2 years-Lifelong"Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in the number of children and adults experiencing anxiety and other harmful/draining emotions. More students of all ages struggle to balance their emotions and develop resilience. Flourish!... -
How I Became an Adventist Through the Health Message Tertiary-LifelongThis interesting articles follows the author’s eventful life as he finds healing and a fulfilling career helping others. -
I Never Thought It Could Happen to Me - Emily’s Journey Through Depression Grade 9-Lifelong"Depression may touch anyone. With proper interventions, its grip can be loosened." -
In Search of a Better Story - Teaching Wisdom to Build Wellbeing in an Increasingly Complex World Kindergarten-LifelongThroughout history, seeking wisdom has been integral in the pursuit of a fulfilling, good life. How does this look in our changing, complex world today? -
Living Beyond Grief Tertiary-Lifelong"Christians may believe that faith in Christ and the prospect of eternal life can take away the need to grieve, the need to cry, and the need to be fully human. But rather than denying the pain of the human predicament, it is faith and God’s enduring... -
Lonely but Not Depressed Tertiary-Lifelong"Loneliness can be the stimulus for being closer to God, growing emotionally and spiritually, and advancing in what that God would have us do in life." -
Making Mental Health a Priority in Adventist Schools Grade 9-TertiarySchools that make mental health a priority will be in the best position to fulfill the church’s mission by implementing a holistic program that helps students emotionally, academically, and spiritually. Read this article for practical tips on how to... -
Managing Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD) from a Christian School's Perspective Kindergarten-Grade 12Oppositional Defiance Disorder “is a serious juvenile mental health concern causing extreme distress to both parents and educators. This paper has been written from a Christian perspective and describes the criteria for a diagnosis as well as its incidence.... -
Mental Health - The ABC's of Emotions Kindergarten-Grade 12"How can teachers help students understand their emotions but still teach? How can a teacher handle emotional breakdowns in the classroom?" This presentation from a 2018 NAD convention workshop provides "practical applications to guide students... -
Mental, Physical, and Spiritual Harmony from a Neuroscience Perspective Tertiary-LifelongCaviness looks at the fractal theory, which a rheumatologist noted "applies not only to the brain, the heart, and the brain/body, it also applies to the immune system and, in fact, to DNA as well." Caviness also notes how it relates to spirituality.... -
NAD Mental Health Training Toolkit for Educators Kindergarten-Tertiary"Equipping educators with the right tools to support children/students and their families who are experiencing personal problems. This toolkit is intended to awaken awareness, and not to train educators to diagnose or treat any mental health condition." -
Rescuing Teachers From Burnout: Etiology, Symptoms, and Intervention Strategies Kindergarten-Tertiary New!!"Burnout is ubiquitous within the teaching profession and can be detrimental to both the body and mind if educators are not vigilant in identifying its early signs and symptoms. This article provides helpful evidence-based suggestions for taking immediate... -
Rock Is Indeed a Carrier of Subliminal Messages Grade 8-LifelongThe evolution of rock music is amazing over more than four decades, in which trends, styles, manifestations and sounds have developed. There are already many rock bands that have invaded the market and have a great boom not only in Mexico but all over the... -
Screens, Sleep Hygiene, and Mental Health: Finding Balance in the Digital Age Tertiary-Lifelong“What can you do to sleep better and, consequentially, count on having your brain work better? Here are some tips to improve your health and cognitive functions.” -
Seven Secrets of Mental Power in the Writings of Ellen G. White Tertiary-Lifelong"The examination of the 'seven secrets' has shown that the revelations given to Ellen White regarding the concept of mental power are practical, scientifically reasonable, and, in general, ahead of her time." -
Shifting Our Lens - Practical Trauma-informed Approaches for Educators Kindergarten-Grade 12"Social-emotional learning. Diversity and inclusion. Trauma-informed education. These are buzzwords in education today, with interest growing as educators seek to support students and families amidst the realities of COVID-19’s ongoing ramifications.... -
Special-needs Children and Mental Health Preschool-TertiaryOne in three students with special needs also needs mental health care. This article identifies and reviews three mental-health disorders commonly found among children: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD), and... -
Stress Robbing Blind Seminar Handout Preschool-LifelongStress and related illnesses like depression and burnout are fast becoming the #1 employee cost for employers. Most employers and their employees have no idea how stress is affecting them personally or organizationally. The alarming truth is that today, at... -
Student Stress - Can You Manage It? TertiaryCan you manage stress? Julian Melgosa answers the questions - how does stress work and are stressful situations always bad? Melgosa also covers the effect of stress, how to deal with stress, and the spiritual components. -
Suicide Awareness and Crisis Planning: Trauma Responsive Techniques for Educators Kindergarten-Tertiary New!!"Material contained in this article addresses topics of trauma, suicidality, and traumatization. The authors address being trauma-responsive, with emphasis on suicide awareness. It is imperative that Adventist schools have plans in place for prevention,... -
Teacher Mental Health - Let's Be Real! Kindergarten-LifelongPresented by the director of Andrews University's International Center For Trauma Education & Care, this 2021 virtual teachers' convention for educators in Canada recording addresses the following questions: "We worry and are intentional about the... -
Teaching With the 'Affect Turn' in Mind - Connecting Theory with Practice Kindergarten-Grade 8“Understanding affect is fundamental to helping learners understand why they have certain feelings, and is essential in today’s classroom.” -
The Effects of Religion on Mental Health - Implications for Seventh-day Adventists Tertiary-LifelongBailey assess[es] associations between religious orientation, denominational loyalty, religious commitment and purpose in life in a social work program including Adventists and non-Adventists. -
The Gift of Affirmation Tertiary-LifelongCraig talks about affirmation and challenges us to become affirmers. -
The Influence of the Pandemic on Mental Health Tertiary-Lifelong"Soon after COVID infections became widespread, all over the world, psychiatric clinics started seeing people who did not have a previous mental illness but who were affected by the psychological problems caused by the pandemic." -
The Power of Stories on the Human Mind Tertiary-Lifelong“This article will explore how the narratives we accept and consume impact our lives. The stories that we are told shape the narratives and the truths that we embrace and tell about ourselves. We can begin by understanding why stories attract us so much.” -
The Power of Weakness Tertiary-Lifelong“In our brokenness, we must begin to exhibit the magnetism of selflessness. As we model authenticity in our relationships, our lives will become a pleasing aroma to those around us.” -
Trauma Informed Educating Kindergarten-TertiaryThis general session from the 2021 virtual teacher's convention for educators from Canada focuses on "understanding the impact of trauma and toxic stress on the brain. Come and learn to create an environment for restoration and healing. Practical perspectives... -
Trauma Resources Kindergarten-Grade 12The Pacific Union Conference (North American Division) has created a list of resources from outside organizations that will help families and school personnel support children after a traumatic event such as a school shooting. From The National Child... -
Wellbeing Notebook - Growing Wellbeing Kindergarten-Grade 12“As schools are looking to offer post-COVID education they need to recognise students at risk and help those who are struggling with their mental health and consequent low levels of personal wellbeing in a very important way.” -
Who Are You? Sense of Identity - A Christian Perspective Grade 9-Lifelong"While identity does have something to do with what you have, you will be disappointed if you base it on material assets. There is something greater." -
Why Do We Get Sick? Tertiary-Lifelong"For those who love God, all things work together for good (Romans 8:28). It can be difficult to understand at the moment that an ailment or illness can bring any good. If, however, we correct the habits and initial problems that trigger a disease, we... -
Working with Social Media - Awareness and Cautions Tertiary-Lifelong"The potential of digital technologies can be fully used only when people understand their benefits and are able to manage them in their practical life. This means using them intelligently, knowing that one cannot depend on social media to shape one’s... -
“Does My Real Life Matter to You?” Creating a Trauma-informed Classroom Kindergarten-Tertiary"God knew what life would hold for human beings after sin entered the world. For that reason, the plan of salvation, designed to restore what would be lost because of sin, offers hope."