LIFE WELL LIVED
2025
If a friend or family member is showing signs of a mental health issue: Schedule a visit with their regular doctor. Encourage them to meet with a counselor at school or talk with a therapist by video. Talk to a nurse for guidance 24/7 by calling the Nurse Line at the number on your health plan ID card. Use your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health resources (ours is Telus Health) Minimize access to means of self-harm, such as firearms, prescription medicines, and sharp objects like razors or knives. Call 988 for the confidential Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or go to nearest emergency room What to do when someone needs help
Learn how to respond to cyberbullying
If your child is being cyberbullied, it’s crucial to act, but the Child Mind Institute suggests taking time to talk through the situation with your child and develop a plan of action together. Your plan might include the following steps: Don’t reply or respond. The bully wants to get a reaction from your child, so it’s best for them and you to stay silent. Collect facts. Take a screenshot or copy and save a message before deleting it. Block and unfriend. Block the number on your child’s phone if it’s a text message. Take the person off their buddy or friends list if it’s through IM or a digital platform. Report it. Consider telling teachers about the situation. If the bullying happens online, it might also happen in person. If the bullying occurred on a website or app, go to that company’s site and look for a way to report it. If the message is a real threat to your child’s safety, contact your local police immediately. As a parent, you’ll also want to: Be supportive. Talk to your child about how they are feeling. They likely feel angry, sad, scared, or ashamed. Assure them that you love them and don’t blame them. Watch for signs of distress. Bullying can impact your child’s mental health. If your child shows signs of anxiety or depression, make an appointment for them with their pediatrician or a mental health professional.
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