mental health – The Pitch

With the new school year starting, on top of everything else that is going on in the world, it is crucial that we all check in on and support each other.

A guide to mental health during online schooling

September 30, 2020

Sources of Strength 2020-2021 leadership team meets to discuss their plans for virtual campaigns during suicide awareness month.

Suicide Awareness Month

September 30, 2020

Senior Elyana Furman spent some time during quarantine drawing mandalas and writing motivational quotes on them!

How to take advantage of social distancing to find yourself

April 26, 2020

Project Interrupt will be implemented in the next few months, to address increase of hate and bias acts across the county. Community members will get together frequently to discuss any new ideas.

MCPS addresses hate and bias

February 26, 2020

Sophomore Clara Abdelmalek (sixth from left) row with her team in a race during a regatta. Like most athletes, Abdelmalek takes care of her mental and physical health so she is able to excel in her sport and push her limits.

Students take care of mental and physical health in sports

January 18, 2020

Teachers should be both demanding and

Teachers react to student stress

March 15, 2019

Students both socializing and studying in Adam Graham’s sophomore Honors English class during the wellness period. Wildcat Wellness gives students the time to either relax and take a break from work or catch up on assignments. Photo by Benicio Balignot.

WJ’s school programs are helpful but limited in effect

March 8, 2019

An evolution of stress: how adults view teen stress vs. when they went to high school

March 8, 2019

Parents and students from the WJ community crowd the auditorium to watch the showing of the “Like” documentary presented by the WJ PTSA. A Q&A was held after the viewing by counselors and professors that came to the event for parents to ask questions of the panel.

WJ community views documentary “Like”

March 8, 2019

Junior Gabi Alvarez works on an assignment on her computer during Wildcat Wellness. Many students have benefited from the extra opportunity to get homework done during this period. Photo by Eleanor Wright

Wildcat Wellness receives mixed reviews from staff and students

March 8, 2019

School Psychologist Amanda Hearn has been working on behalf of WJ for six years. Mrs. Hearn is available to all students who might need help or are struggling with their mental health.

School psychologists: How helpful are they?

March 8, 2019

Seniors Ayana Gaskins and Krithi Sriram leave the counseling wing satisfied. Flash passes have been widely appreciated by students with mental health issues and/or acute stress.

Flash passes offer important breaks: Students with mental illness gain relief system

March 8, 2019

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