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MENTAL HEALTH CORNER

FOR THE STUDENTS
SUGGESTIONS? EMAIL US AT NORTHSTARMAG20@GMAIL.COM
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QUICK LINKS

VIRTUAL CALMING ROOM

SEL POWERPOINT

NASSAU CARES APP

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TIPS FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT

Quick things you can do to "rewire" your brain during any stressful or emotional moment
Compiled by Mrs. Mansfield

WALK IT OUT

Stand up and walk out of the room for a minute, then come back in.

RELAX YOUR SHOULDERS

Consciously push your shoulders down toward the floor and breathe.

DEEP BREATHS

Breathe in slowly, hold for a second 'at the top,' then breathe out slowly and hold for a second 'at the bottom.' It takes some practice to do effectively!

SMILE!

Force your face to smile for a minute: smiling when you don't feel like it tricks your body into releasing 'happy' chemicals to your brain. Show your teeth!

FROM OUR WRITERS

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Signs for Wellness

By Aleeza Dhillon

October 8, 2021

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Ask Ala: How to Manage Stress

By Ala Paruch

March 18, 2021

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Ask Ala: Schoolwork, Scheduling, and Stress

By Ala Paruch

November 24, 2020

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Why Calming Music Can Heal Your Soul

By Isabella Menjivar

April 22, 2021

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Fitness in a Global Pandemic

By Alain Deen

March 18, 2021

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Stress Relief

By Samantha Alteri

November 1, 2020

NEWSLETTERS

VSN GUIDANCE

FALL 2020
WINTER 2021

SUMMER BRIDGE

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PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES

MS. CHRISTIANSEN
School Psychologist
Main Office
MONDAY (AM) & THURSDAY
EXTRA HELP FROM 2:43 - 3:13
DR. BYRNE
School Psychologist
Main Office
MONDAY & THURSDAY
MS. KEHOE
School Psychologist
Guidance Office
TUESDAY & THURSDAY
MS. SYKES
Social Worker
Room 224
MONDAY (AM) & TUESDAY
MR. BRODSKY
SHS Counselor
MONDAY & TUESDAY
MS. LIEBMAN
SHS Counselor
MONDAY & THURSDAY
MS. BLOETH
JHS Counselor
MONDAY & TUESDAY
MS. PARITI
JHS Counselor
MONDAY & TUESDAY
MS. MAIER
SHS Counselor
MONDAY & TUESDAY
MS. LOPEZ
ENL Counselor
MONDAY & THURSDAY
MRS. BUONASPINA
VSN Assistant Principal
PPS Supervisor
MS. WHITNEY-RIVERA
District Director of Guidance
DR. BUSHMAN
District Director of
Special Education
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