PJHS: October Character Trait

The Character Trait of the Month: Mindfulness
Wear Purple on Wednesdays!

Mindfulness: maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings AND bodily sensations

National Depression & Mental Health Screening Month

• Major depression is one of the most common mental illnesses affecting more than 8% of Americans (21 million) each year
• 15% of youth ages 12-17, about 3.7 million youth, are affected by major depression
• Not everyone experiences depression in the same way, but it can affect anyone, at any time
• Depression is treatable! Seek help from a professional -- we have information in the guidance office

Resources

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
Text 4 Teens: 845-391-1000