Locust Valley Middle and High School guidance counselors are promoting healthy habits during May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month. Counselors greeted students and distributed green ribbon stickers – the international symbol of mental health awareness – as they arrived for school on the morning of May 1.
Throughout May, high school clubs will hold themed days like “Therapy Dog Thursday,” “Random Acts of Kindness Day” and “You Are Loved Day” among others. The middle school will participate in the 31 Day Mental Wellness Challenge, which will give students tasks such as paying someone a compliment, going for a walk, and staying off social media for a day.
The counseling departments extended their efforts to the faculty as well, with the Staff Wellness Fair in the mini-theater. Staff members had the opportunity to speak to local businesses who specialize in mental and physical health and finances.