Behavior Resource & Advocacy Network

06/25/2024

Teamwork makes the dream work! We are thrilled to announce that we will be partnering with Connecting Youth Achievement Center to provide educational solutions to neurodivergent minority youth & their families. Stay tuned!

06/25/2024

Exciting news! We are forming a partnership with Connecting Youth Achievement Center! Stay tuned for some exciting updates!!

04/30/2024

New blog post alert!!

According to the 2022 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report, nearly 20% of children and young people ages 3-17 in the United States have a mental, emotional, developmental, or behavioral disorder. Emotional ...

01/20/2024

Attention: Today’s presentation will be VIRTUAL. It will take place at the same time on the flyer. You can login here: https://teams.live.com/meet/9381590858727?p=o9i7xuykKrtoIjtY

Great news!!!

Our Founder/CEO will be speaking on educational advocacy at The R.O.C.K Church-World Outreach International on 1/20/24 at 1pm in Houston, TX. If you’re in the area, please come out! Hope to see you there!

01/11/2024

Great news!!!

Our Founder/CEO will be speaking on educational advocacy at The R.O.C.K Church-World Outreach International on 1/20/24 at 1pm in Houston, TX. If you’re in the area, please come out! Hope to see you there!

10/08/2023

Accommodations for kiddos with ADHD in the classroom

10/08/2023

09/17/2023

September is su***de awareness/prevention month. As an educational advocate, it is important that we discuss the connection between behavior and mental health. According to the CDC, su***de is the second leading cause of death in young people ages 10-24 (https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db471.pdf). And quite frankly, these are just the numbers we know. What about the ones we don’t? What can we do as a community? What can we do to make sure our young people are not suffering silent thoughts of su***de and slipping through the cracks. Here are some key takeaways that may help us to remain more vigilant to the youth around us that may be having thoughts of wanting to take their own life.
1️⃣Become educated on what signs and symptoms look like of youth who are contemplating su***de. Are they withdrawn? Are they more irritable than normal? Have they started giving away items? Has there been a dramatic change in mood? Meaning, they may have been withdrawn possibly for months and one day you noticed they seem to be extremely upbeat and happy. While we always want our youth to be in a great mood, in this type of scenario it may indicate that they have made the decision to take their life.
2️⃣Ask them are they thinking about taking their own life. Ask them directly. Asking them if they are thinking about hurting themselves and if they are thinking about taking their own life are two different things. Studies have shown that asking this question directly will not “put the thought in their head,” but rather give them the space to know that they are seen and allow them the floor to say how they’ve really been feeling.
3️⃣ Seek professional help if needed. If you feel they are in immediate danger, please dial 911 right away. Dialing 988 will take you to the su***de & crisis lifeline (https://988lifeline.org/) for additional resources. If there is no immediate danger, ensure that the youth see a professional that can assist them with talking through their thoughts and feelings. While finding a therapist may seem daunting and overwhelming, Mental Health Match makes it easy by asking a series of questions to match the youth with a great match (https://mentalhealthmatch.com/).
4️⃣ Be a compassionate listener. Take the time to genuinely listen to the concerns and emotions of the young person. By offering a compassionate ear, you can provide a vital source of support. They will know that they can speak freely and not be judged by their thoughts. They need to know that you care.
5️⃣ Foster open conversations. Encourage open discussions about mental health and su***de prevention. By removing the stigma surrounding these topics, we create an environment where young people feel comfortable with seeking help without fear of judgment.

💚 Remember, su***de prevention is a collective effort. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our youth. Let's stand united, break the silence, and create a world where mental health is prioritized and support is readily available.

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08/22/2023

It’s back to school time parents! Check out our website for back to school advocacy tips for parents. Thebehaviornetwork.com