Your Physical & Mental Health

<p class="font_8">Alpha Academy Chair, Bro. Stephen WilliamS, Bro. Dr. Adrian Hood, and Bro. Dr. Trellis Jones gave a presentation today on physical and mental health. The students first learned about the importance of regular checkups, exercise, hydration, nutrition, and sleep. The talk then take on the more serious subject of mental health. Dr. Jones discussed symptoms of depression and how to identify it in yourself and others, and strategies to deal with it. Also, he tackled many of the myths associated with mental health in black men.</p>
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<p class="font_8">After the presentation, the students made progress with their pinewood derby cars by working with their mentors and putting their concepts down on paper. &nbsp;The next step is to cut these profiles out of the pinewood block.</p>
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<p class="font_8">Some resources:<br>
<a href="https://www.nami.org/Home" rel="noopener" target="_blank">National Alliance counseling Services - https://www.nami.org/Home</a><br>
<a href="https://www.safeharbor1.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Safe Harbor Counseling Services - https://www.safeharbor1.com (</a><a href="https://www.safeharbor1.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">1-800-305-2089 )</a><br>
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1800-273-8255<br>
Crisis text line in English/Spanish - 1888-628-9454<br>
Signs of Suicide Curriculum - <a href="https://sossignsofsuicide.org/spot-sign" target="_blank">https://sossignsofsuicide.org/spot-sign</a></p>
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<p class="font_8"><u>Click her to view </u><a href="https://www.annapolisalphas.com/2021-12-11-aamp-session4-health"><u>Photos:</u></a></p>