the school board of seminole county - Seminole County Schools

A PROCLAMATIONSTRESS MANAGEMENT AWARENESS DAYMAY 20, 2010• WHEREAS, May 20, 2010 has been declared Stress Management Awareness Day by the SeminoleCounty Youth Commission in collaboration with the Seminole County Student GovernmentAssociation; and• WHEREAS, stressed teens show signs of emotional distress, changed behavior, shyness, socialphobia and/or often lack interest in otherwise enjoyable activities; and• WHEREAS, about 20 percent of teens will experience teen depression before they reachadulthood; and• WHEREAS, Seminole County students will be aware of the signs of depression and suicide andreport any suspicions to an adult or use the Speak Out Hotline at (800) 423‐8477 or via websiteat www.speakouthotline.org and• WHEREAS, students feeling any of the symptoms below for two weeks or more will share thesefeelings with someone they trust:Poor performance in schoolWithdrawal from friends and activitiesSadness and hopelessnessLack of enthusiasm, energy or motivationAnger and rageOverreaction to criticismIndecision, lack of concentration or forgetfulnessRestlessness and agitationChanges in eating or sleeping patternsSubstance abuseProblems with authoritySuicidal thoughts or action• WHEREAS, students should recognize the following practices encourage healthy lifestyles:hanging out with positive, fun friends that help lift you in times of turmoil; staying away fromfriends that display negative thoughts, drug or alcohol abuse, or engage in activities which bringtemporary pleasure; and• WHEREAS, Seminole County employees will be aware of the symptoms of teen depression andwill act on any suspicion by following the interventions mentioned in this proclamation.NOW, THEREFORE, We, The School Board Of Seminole County Public Schools, by virtue of theauthority vested in us do hereby proclaim May 20, 2010 Stress Management Day in Seminole CountyHigh Schools.Page 18