Mental Health Matters
Granger Counseling Center Resources
Talking about suicide prevention to teenagers is crucial because it raises awareness, provides support, and fosters open communication, helping to identify and address their emotional struggles, ultimately saving lives.
QPR is a suicide prevention training for participants to be able to recognize the warning signs of suicide and question, persuade, and refer people at risk for suicide for help.
Live On is a statewide effort to prevent suicide by promoting education, providing resources, and changing our culture around suicide and mental health. Together we can get through, reach out, lift up, look ahead, and Live On.
Anxiety
What is anxiety?
Anxiety is a natural response to stress, involving excessive worry, fear, and physical symtoms like restlessness, tension, and rapid heartbeat.
Stress
What is stress?
Stress is the body’s response to pressure or challenging situations. It triggers a “fight or flight” reaction, leading to physical and emotional changes.
Coping skills
- Time management (worksheet)
- Deep Breathing (worksheet)
- Mindfulness (worksheet)
- Excercise (worksheet)
- Social Support (get involved at school)
Grief
Grief is a natural response to loss. It encompasses a range of emotions, such as sadness, anger, confusion, longing, that people experience when they lose someone or something significat in their lives.
Resilience
Resilience refers to the ability to bounce back and adapt in the face of adversity, challenges, or stress. It’s the capacity to withstand difficult situations, recover from setbacks, and even grow stronger as a result.
Resources
- Learn the Risk Factors, Warning Signs, and How to Help
- Youth suicide is a serious public health issue in Utah, with the state ranking in the top five of the nation.
- Whether you’re a school teacher or counselor, nurse, pediatrician, or therapist, we can assist you by providing information to share with your students or patients.
- Talking to your child about suicide may be the toughest and most uncofortable conversation you ever have, but it may also be the most important.
- For gun owners, protecting your family involves more than keeping them safe from accident or attack.
- A quick look at the best anxiety support groups.
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- The Utah Suicide Prevention Coalition LGBTQ+ work group is dedicated to long-term suicide prevention efforts in the LGBTQ+ community.
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- Peer support is a helpful tool that can aid with recovery
- This site is designed to provide resources to support suicide prevention efforts, and to help communities and individuals understand and obtain services related to suicide.
Our role
School counselors play a vital role in supporting students’ mental health. We are dedicated to creating a safe and empathetic environment, offering guidance, and connecting students with resources for their emotional well-being. We are here to help your student navigate challenges and promote positive mental health in the educational setting.
