Newsletter June 2022
This article by Executive Director Casey Caster appeared in TYC’s Youth + You email newsletter. A few weekends ago, as my family bounced between social obligations, weekend chores, and a round of COVID testing to confirm we avoided the latest surge in cases, my 4-year-old peered up at me and said, “Mom, take a rainbow […]
Support After Tragedy
Talking with children after tragic events such as recent mass shootings can leave parents, caregivers and teachers at a loss. This broad array of resources from Youth.gov can help.
Summer Support Groups
This summer, The Youth Council will offer three free, 4-week support groups for middle and high school youth. Check out descriptions of each and details for how to register a student at the link below.
LGBTQIA+ Mental Health
LGBTQIA+ youth are four times more likely to consider, make a plan for, and attempt suicide than their peers. The Trevor Project offers crisis services, education and support for LGBTQIA+ youth and those who care about them.
Our Mental Health Work
Executive Director Casey Caster discusses The Youth Council’s mental health efforts with United Way of Greater Nashua’s Mike Apfelberg. Skip to 38:00 to hear their conversation.
Mental Health First Aid
TYC’s counseling staff recently completed a course to become Youth Mental Health First Aid trainers. This parent’s story shows the impact of knowing how to respond to a youth in crisis.
Mental Health is Health
This interactive page from MTV aims to educate young people about mental health and offer resources for accessing care and supporting friends who may be struggling.
May Newsletter
This article by Executive Director Casey Caster appeared in TYC’s Youth + You email newsletter. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It offers an opportunity to check in with ourselves, our loved ones, our children, our students and colleagues. How are you really doing? Often, we ask in passing, not really listening to the response. […]
Spring Screen Break
With warm weather and April break on the horizon, a spring “screen” break to support your family’s mental and physical health may be just what you need.
Another New Normal
In this latest phase of the pandemic, some kids are happy to ditch masks, while others are struggling with the transition. Here’s how to support children experiencing anxiety from it.