Welcome to The Warrior Way, the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District podcast where we talk about all things WBSD. My name is Mark Greathead, the Superintendent of the Woodhaven-Brownstown Schools, and I’ll be your host as we celebrate where we’ve been, what we’re doing, and where we’re going.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we’re taking this opportunity to have an honest and supportive conversation about how we can all play a role in promoting mental wellness - especially when it comes to our students.

Whether you're a parent, grandparent, caregiver, or just someone who loves a student in your life, today’s episode is packed with practical advice on how to check in with your child’s mental health, ways to reduce the stigma, and how to access the resources available right here in WBSD - including our partnership with CareSolace. You or your student can contact their school counselor or social worker for a referral to CareSolace or by calling 888-515-0595.

The website parentguidance.org which has so many fantastic resources for parents, even for starting some of the conversations we talked about above. There are free courses available for parents and guardians to educate themselves on everything from anxiety to video gaming addiction. We have found that these resources are really invaluable and we wanted to let our community and families know they are available.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis you can contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.