Youth Mental Health in Jefferson County

Mental health encompasses our psychological, social, and emotional well-being. Having good mental health is a crucial part of a child’s development as it can allow them to build positive emotional, social, communication, and thinking skills. These skills are better known as protective factors. Protective factors are anything that can lower the likelihood of negative outcomes. These factors can come from an individual or an environmental level. Examples include:  

• High self-esteem 

• Good coping skills 

• Supportive relationships with family/friends 

• Opportunities for engagement in the community (sports, clubs, groups etc) 

• Positive physical development  

In order for children to obtain these protective factors they have to have a good baseline. This page will focus on the areas of nutrition, mental health, and physical health. You will find resources for kids, parents, and teachers that can help children live their healthiest lives! 

Nutrition

Physical Health

Physical activity is important not only to help maintain a healthy weight and keep the heart healthy but it can help reduce anxiety and depression. According to the CDC, regular physical activity can help lower the risk for developing these diseases later in life

• Heart disease.

• Cancer

• Type 2 diabetes.

• High blood pressure.

• Osteoporosis.

• Obesity

Children should try and get at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day. Physical activity can include anything that gets your body moving and raises your heart rate!

Click on one of the buttons below to explore a wide variety of fun and unique ways to get moving

Looking to join a gym? There are several in Jefferson County that offer services at a cost! Looking for something without a cost?Click below for more information on the Family Life Center in Arnold

Mental Health

Support for someone else

Support for yourself