Overview

  • IF YOU NEED IMMEDIATE HELP, CALL 911.

    FOR A PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY, CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH 24-HOUR ACCESS CENTER AT (800) 854-7771

WHAT IS MENTAL HEALTH?

  • Mental health includes our emotional,
    psychological, and social well-being.
    It can affect how we think, feel, and act.

HOW CAN I TELL IF I AM STRUGGLING WITH MY MENTAL HEALTH?

  • If you start to notice any of the following behaviors
    in yourself or your friends, you or they may be
    struggling with your mental health:

    • Too much or too little sleep
    • Over/undereating
    • Difficulty concentrating
    • Lack of motivation
    • Wishing to be alone for long periods
    • Lack of interest in things that used to be enjoyable
    • Irritability
    • Hearing voices or seeing things that are not there
    • Thoughts of death or dying

WHAT CAN I DO TO MANAGE MY MENTAL HEALTH?

  • The following are positive coping skills that you can
    practice when you notice your feelings, thoughts, or
    behaviors are becoming harder to manage:

    • Practice deep breathing
    • Meditate
    • Go for a walk
    • Journal
    • Talk to a counselor/therapist
    • Exercise

BE MINDFUL OF COPING SKILLS THAT MAY BE MORE HARMFUL IN THE LONG RUN

  • Some coping skills may make you feel relieved and
    improve your mood temporarily. However, they can
    have longer-lasting negative effects on your mental
    health. Be careful about engaging in certain activities
    such as:

    • Drug and alcohol use
    • Risky sexual behaviors
    • Negative peer associations
    • Isolating
    • Self-harming behaviors

WHAT ARE FACTORS THAT CAN IMPACT OUR MENTAL HEALTH?

    • Stress
    • Environment
    • School/work
    • Family and friends
    • Sudden changes to our routines
    • Biological factors
    • Grief and loss
    • Alcohol or drug use

WHERE CAN I GO TO GET HELP?

  • At School:

    • An administrator
    • School Counselor
    • School Psychologist
    • School Social Worker
    • School Nurse
    • Teacher
    • Coach
    • Any trusted adult

    At Home or in your Community:

    • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 988
    • Crisis Text Line - Text "Home" to 741741
    • The Trevor Project Lifeline 1-866-488-7386
    • LACDMH Helpline 1-800-854-7771
    • Local Police Non-emergency number (626) 384-5595
    • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
      Administration Hotline 1-800-662-4357

District Social Workers

  • District Social Workers are the link between home, school, and the community. Life stressors can often lead to changes in mood or behavior. Developing healthy coping skills can help address some challenges at school and in the home. We provide direct as well as indirect services to students, families and school personnel to promote and support students' academic and social success.

    Meet the Mental Health Team