{"id":4462,"date":"2021-04-06T14:36:17","date_gmt":"2021-04-06T14:36:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sccset.org\/?page_id=4462"},"modified":"2022-06-29T14:13:35","modified_gmt":"2022-06-29T14:13:35","slug":"wellness-program-frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sccset.org\/wellness-program-frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Wellness Program Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Wellness Program provides an emotional check-in for students during their regular school day.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>The goal is to strengthen systems of health within our community by\u00a0<\/span><\/span>providing<\/span><\/span>\u00a0high quality and affordable mental health resources. Through collaboration with community partners and dedication to the young lives in SETX, the Wellness Program helps high school students build the foundation for a healthy life.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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  • Depression<\/li>\n
  • Anxiety<\/li>\n
  • Stress<\/li>\n
  • Suicide Attempts\/Ideations<\/li>\n
  • Substance Use<\/li>\n
  • Peer\/Prosocial Concerns<\/li>\n
  • Conduct Concerns<\/li>\n
  • Home Life Concerns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
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    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat are the benefits of screening high school students? \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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    The\u00a0<\/span><\/span>main<\/span><\/span>\u00a0benefit is\u00a0<\/span><\/span>identifying youth<\/span><\/span>\u00a0who are struggling and directing them to trusted adults who can help.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>After identification, the Wellness Program\u2019s strength is\u00a0<\/span><\/span>connecting<\/span><\/span>\u00a0students with their parents, school counselors, and community resources.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>This enables parents to get help before concerns become more severe and\/or life-threatening.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Research shows that early screening helps distinguish between those who could benefit from a minimal intervention and those who may require further diagnostic assessment or possible treatment.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhy are mental health concerns important to my child\u2019s academic studies? \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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    A student\u2019s mental wellness can have major impacts on their school performance and ability to learn.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0For example, c<\/span><\/span>ommon symptoms of depression include difficulty concentrating, remembering, and making\u00a0<\/span><\/span>decisions<\/span><\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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    Research shows that half of mental illnesses begin by age 14 and 75% take root by age 24.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Wellness Screenings are a tool to\u00a0<\/span><\/span>identify<\/span><\/span>\u00a0these concerns early\u00a0<\/span><\/span>to<\/span><\/span>\u00a0intervene and provide each child with necessary\u00a0<\/span><\/span>and healthy coping skills<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Early intervention and educational efforts can help parents learn how to\u00a0<\/span><\/span>establish<\/span><\/span>\u00a0a<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>foundation for healthy social<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>and emotional development<\/span><\/span>\u00a0for their child.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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    Participation in the Wellness Program is completely\u00a0<\/span><\/span>voluntary,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0and you and your child can refuse to participate.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Your child\u2019s screening results are confidential<\/span><\/span>. Specific questions and responses will not be shared.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Student responses will only be shared with the school counselor if there seems to be a need for counseling or other services.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Information\u00a0<\/span><\/span>regarding<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>social services (<\/span><\/span>I.<\/span><\/span>e<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/span>,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0smoke detector needed in the home)\u00a0<\/span><\/span>will b<\/span><\/span>e shared with our community partners.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Screening results will be kept separate from academic files.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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    Often, signs of mental health problems are not visible. Although<\/span><\/span>\u00a0changes in academic performance can\u00a0<\/span><\/span>indicate<\/span><\/span>\u00a0a<\/span><\/span>\u00a0mental health concern, issues do not always present themselves in this way.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Our Wellness Program\u2019s screenings are viewed as a \u201ccheck in\u201d just like one would\u00a0<\/span><\/span>visit<\/span><\/span>\u00a0a doctor or dentist for a checkup.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat happens if the screening identifies wellness concerns or suicide risk in my child? \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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    If a potential concern appears in your child\u2019s screening, he or she will have a follow-up conversation with a trained mental health professional to determine if follow-up services would be beneficial.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>If your child referenced suicide in his or her screening, you will be contacted to\u00a0<\/span><\/span>discuss<\/span><\/span> your child\u2019s results and recommendations.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0Your consent to the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Wellness S<\/span><\/span>creening is a<\/span><\/span>lso<\/span><\/span>\u00a0consent for\u00a0<\/span><\/span>follow<\/span><\/span>-<\/span><\/span>up<\/span><\/span>\u00a0services if your child chooses to\u00a0<\/span><\/span>parti<\/span><\/span>cipate<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0This can include counseling, case management, and\/or support with social services.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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    Our Wellness Team works closely with school district personnel to ensure the confidentiality of every\u00a0<\/span><\/span>student's<\/span><\/span>\u00a0personal information and screening results.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Screening results will only be shared with your child\u2019s school counselor if there seems to be a need for counseling or other services.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Screening files are kept separate from academic files<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Only screening staff and your child\u2019s school counselor are aware of screening results. Teachers and classmates are not aware of results.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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    The<\/span><\/span>\u00a0Wellness Program is\u00a0<\/span><\/span>supported by The<\/span><\/span>\u00a0Episcopal Health Foundation<\/span><\/span>,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>local\u00a0<\/span><\/span>donors,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0and foundations.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>This program accepts individual donations\u00a0<\/span><\/span>to help continue\u00a0<\/span><\/span>providing<\/span><\/span>\u00a0screenings and\u00a0<\/span><\/span>mental<\/span><\/span> health services to students.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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    The Wellness Screening and Case Management services are supported by The Episcopal Health Foundation and <\/span><\/span>local\u00a0<\/span><\/span>donations<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>sponsoring\u00a0<\/span><\/span>our program.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>You will not be responsible for paying for any Case Management services your child may receive.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    If you choose to participate in counseling services, Samaritan Counseling Center's administrative staff will help you to use your insurance or set up a self-pay plan.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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    It is always good to check-in with your child\u2019s mental health. Sometimes, students will share something on their Wellness Screening that they may not share with their counselor or other trusted adults.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Although we cannot provide your child with\u00a0<\/span><\/span>additional<\/span><\/span>\u00a0counseling services, we can support them with social services<\/span><\/span>\u00a0such as a smoke detector, access to food, etc<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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    Wellness Screenings are not used to diagnose<\/span><\/span>\u00a0students with mental health disorders.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Our goal is to provide parents with information regarding possible concerns and to connect students with the appropriate mental health resources.<\/span><\/span> We do not prescribe or recommend medications.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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    Parents must give consent for their child to participate in the Wellness Program.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Parents will be notified if their student references a previous suicide attempt or thoughts of suicide<\/span><\/span>\u00a0on their Wellness Screening.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>If you have any question<\/span><\/span>s or concerns, you may reach out to\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Samaritan Counseling Center of Southeast Texas Wellness Screening Staff:\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>wellness@sccset.org<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    What is the Wellness Program? The Wellness Program provides an emotional check-in for students during their regular school day.\u00a0The goal is to strengthen systems of health within our community by\u00a0providing\u00a0high quality and affordable mental health resources. Through collaboration with community partners and dedication to the young lives in SETX, the Wellness Program helps high school […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sccset.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4462"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sccset.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sccset.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sccset.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sccset.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4462"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/sccset.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4462\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5269,"href":"https:\/\/sccset.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4462\/revisions\/5269"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sccset.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4462"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}