Parent programs
RRISD Council provides district-wide parent programs held at various schools around the district. Please contact us if you have an idea for a program that would be beneficial to a large audience from different schools. Past Parent Programs have included School Board Candidate forums, Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) training, and a Kindness Party.
The Difference Between Stress & Anxiety Presentation
by Dr. Amy Grosso, RRISD Future Readiness Coordinator
Slides from Presentation
Having a Crisis Situation?
Call 911 or go to Emergency Room
1-800-273-TALK
Text "TALK" to 741741
Reputable Resources
Where to find professional help - Do NOT just Google it. You will be overwhelmed. Instead, search for a therapist on Psychology Today (filter on location, insurance, specialization and other criteria).
Child should be involved along with the parent in selecting practitioner, and you may need to try a few before finding a good match. While the therapist will let the parent know if there is a safety concern that arises, do not expect to get a report about what was discussed.
National Alliance on Mental Illness which provides classes, workshops and support groups so your family doesn't have to go through it alone
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
10 Reasons Teens have so much Anxiety Today
Blog by Ana Homayoun who wrote the Social Media Wellness book that was recommended
Recommended Reading
Social Media Wellness: Helping Tweens and Teens thrive in an Unbalanced Digital World by Ana Homayoun
The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents learn to Let Go so their Children can Succeed by Jessica Lahey