As was done last academic year, the BLS clinical team composed of 1 school-based psychologist (Dr. Prosper), 3 social workers (Ms. Abrha, Ms. Vasquez, and Ms. Wang), and 3 school psychologists (Ms. Clougher, Mr. Lo, and Ms. Miller) are continuing a mental health initiative to help raise mental health awareness, increase knowledge about how to increase socio-emotional wellness and decrease emotional turmoil, and promote overall wellness. This mental health initiative will consist of sharing a SEL (socio-emotional learning and wellness) tip every week on Mondays.

Here is this week’s tip:

Asking for help is a superpower! 💥 Asking for help is a critical life skill that we all need to embrace. It involves recognizing when we need assistance, identifying the right person to approach, and articulating our request clearly. Remember, seeking help is not a sign of weakness; it’s a strength.

How do you approach asking for help at school? Some ideas are: Talk to a trusted adult, guidance counselor, mental health staff, or teacher Ask a classmate a clarifying question Go to the tutoring center/library Join/Form a study group