Mental Health

1 in 5 youth have a Mental Health condition and over 50% of these youth do not receive treatment. Almost half (46%) of youth in the US have some type of traumatic experience.  Locally our statistics are as follows:
• 7,297 reports of child abuse and neglect in North Dakota in 2018
• 52,000 North Dakota residents reported a substance abuse disorder in 2016 which is slightly higher than the national average

BPS promotes Mental Health for All, which includes the following services for BPS Students:
• Assistance in providing basic needs that increase their ability to focus and learn (ex. food, clothing, internet, etc.)
• Tools for self regulation and calming
• Social Emotional Learning
• Mentoring programs
• Team Building activities that help to build and grow healthy relationships

The Personal Excellence of our students is connected to Staff Wellness, which includes the following services for BPS Staff:
• Teacher/Staff Recognition Activities
• Developing School Connectedness through positive climate and culture
• Training for self-care and coping strategies
• Mentoring programs
• Team Building activities that help to build and grow healthy relationships

Give Today!  Mental Health is such a critical component to our youth’s overall health and wellness, you can take the opportunity to make an impact in the lives our BPS students today.

Data Source: Midwest PBIS Network. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.midwestpbis.org/interconnected-systems-framework/v1, 2019 NDKIDSCount Fact Book, National Survey on drug use and health