1N5 + MindPeace Provide Signs of Suicide Training at Western Hills

This week, 1N5, in conjunction with MindPeace, provided suicide prevention education with our Signs of Suicide training at Western Hills High School. We conducted a self-screening process to identify signs of depression and suicide with the high school juniors on Tuesday and Thursday, March 9th and 11th. The students were interactive and engaged in the process.

1N5 Provides Sources of Strength Training to Lakota Middle School

On February 23rd, 1N5’s Christine Browner and Erin Horn provided Sources of Strength training to 12 Lakota Middle School teachers who will be adult advisors. Adult Advisors are made up of a diverse group of connected, caring, and positive adults whose goals are to support, mentor, and assist peer leaders in spreading hope, help, and strength-based messages across their friendship …

1N5 Presents on Sleep + Social Media Safety at Mercy Montessori

On Friday, February 19th, 1N5 provided an interactive educational course on Sleep and Social Media Safety to the 7th-grade students at Mercy Montessori. During the course, students learned about the importance of adequate sleep and tips for safely navigating the world of social media. This course was part of an ongoing partnership between 1N5 and Mercy Montessori. Through the spring, 1N5 …

1N5 Provides Social Wellness: Healthy Friendships Education Course to Mercy Montessori

As part of an ongoing mental health educational series with Mercy Montessori, 1N5 talked with 7th-grade students on the importance of social wellness to overall mental health. The students learned what a healthy friendship looks like and were able to identify the warning signs of an unhealthy friendship. Students shared qualities they look for in a friend and learned the …

1N5 Presents on Self-Awareness & Growth Mindset at Mercy Montessori

On Friday, January 29th, 1N5 presented to the 7th-grade students at Mercy Montessori on Self-Awareness & Growth Mindset. The students learned how being self-aware allows us to grow by giving us clues as to how we’re feeling, helping us recognize our strengths and acknowledge our challenges, and helping us recognize when it’s time to ask for help. The students also …

1N5 Provides Mental Health 101 to Mercy Montessori

On Friday, January 22nd, 1N5 provided an interactive Mental Health 101 education course to the 7th-grade students at Mercy Montessori. During the course, students learned about different mental health disorders and important skills for maintaining mental wellness. This course was part of an ongoing partnership between 1N5 and Mercy Montessori. Through the spring, 1N5 will be presenting on various topics …

1N5 Hosts Mental Health 101 for Sycamore High School

This week, 1N5 held a zoom education session with a group from Sycamore High School’s Synnovation lab. The topic of education was Mental Health 101. We reviewed the signs and symptoms of mental illnesses as well as the concepts of mental illness and mental wellness. Following the interactive session with the students was a brief Q&A session. The students were …

1N5 Climate Surveys in Local Schools

1N5 understands that each of the 82 schools we work with has a unique culture. Knowing that there is not a one-size-fits-all solution for mental health & wellness needs, 1N5 offers partnering schools a climate survey to assess the specific needs of their school. 1N5’s climate survey is unique because it collects information from students, teachers, and parents about awareness, …

Pete Mesrin Hosts Quarantine Self-Care for Students Instagram Live

On Wednesday, November 18th, Pete Mesrin,  LPCC-S, of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center’s Adapting for Life program talked to students about Quarantine Self-Care. During this webinar, Pete introduced and discussed various self-care strategies. “Self-care has never been more important,” says University of Cincinnati freshman, Diya Joshi. “COVID-19 has disrupted youths’ school and social lives, leaving many feeling isolated from their …

1N5 Holds Sources of Strength Training at Lakota Plains Junior School

On Friday, November 6, 1N5 facilitated the Sources of Strength training at Lakota Plains Junior School for 13 students who were selected to be peer leaders. We were able to practice physically distancing and hold in-person training! Students were trained on what the eight Sources of Strength, or protective factors, people rely on when experiencing challenging times in life. The peer leader’s mission is to be connectors to Help …