Hughson High School

15 - 18 years old

9th - 12th Grade

Anger Management

Anger is much easier to control while it's still small and growing. Once grows big, it takes over. It becomes very difficult to stop. By learning your anger warning signs, you can watch for clues that'll tip you off as your anger begins to grow, before it's too late.

Even though you may know what the external cause of your anger is, what’s actually going on in your body? Let’s find out.

Is getting angry good for you? This video will explore this answer as well as helpful tips to help constructively us anger.

Did you know that excessive anger can lead to everything from the common cold to heart attacks? On today's WellCast, we're going to teach you how to healthily process your anger in just three simple steps!

Anxiety

Watch this video developed by Anxiety Canada to learn how anxiety keeps us alive, and how worries in your head affect what you feel in your body.

What is anxiety and what does it look like throughout a daily life. This video also looks at different types of anxiety

Meghan Rienks was diagnosed with depression, anxiety and ADHD over a year ago and every day is different story. In hopes to wrap my head around the feelings inside my brain- I thought I'd open it up for you all. You are not alone.

The Sushi Train metaphor offers a great tool for unhooking from difficult or unhelpful thoughts

Russ Harris, a leading author, trainer and pioneer of ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy), explains the Sushi Train metaphor through this entertaining and educational clip.

Depression

Feeling down? How can you improve your mental health right now?

Are you currently looking for some easy self-care strategies or cure for your depression? Journaling, meditation, going for long walks, physical activities, gardening, reading, bibliotherapy, yoga, massage therapy can be some easy and effective ways to help cure depression.

Do you have someone in your life right now struggling with depression? Depression is a very sensitive matter and, no matter how good your intentions might be, you could end up saying the wrong things and making them feel worse. So, if you want to have a better idea about how to talk to someone with depression, here are 7 Things to Say to Someone With Depression.

Relationship Skills

Relationship skills involves the ability to create meaningful relationships with peers AND to make those relationships last over time! Check out this scenario and share your thoughts in the comments.

We all love to chat and socialize with our friends. But in our world of constant connection, texts, and social media, managing your friendships online can come with benefits, and also some drawbacks -- especially when it comes to boundaries. In this video, you can listen to other teens' thoughts and feelings about having and maintaining friendships in the digital age.

We all have relationships with friends. Some may even become romantic! Sure, relationships can be complicated. Do you know the difference between a healthy relationship and an unhealthy relationship with a friend or romantic partner?

Maintaining friendships during life-changing events such as graduation and moving away to college isn't easy. It's not uncommon to grow apart from your friends as you get older and it gets harder to stay in touch. Fortunately, WellCast has 4 tips on how to keep your friendships strong!

Responsible Decision Making

We've all had to wrestle with making the responsible decision. This video highlights the core SEL skill of Responsible Decision Making.

Jeremy's troubled past makes him the perfect advocate for PBIS!! His story of repeated failure in school, a diagnosis of ADHD, drug & alcohol abuse, and low self-worth, is one that resonates with students today. Jeremy was able to bounce back from his troubled past and has received both his Bachelors and Masters degree, he's the author of 7 books, and he's one of the Top Motivational Speakers in the country.

A short film about the different decision a high schooler made throughout their day. The end is a question for the audience about what the main character should do about a party his friends want him to go to.

We all make choices every second of the day. Take a look at someone making daily decisions throughout a time span and some possible outcomes of these decisions.

Self Esteem

The six pillars of self-esteem is explained in a way that gives examples of each of the pillars.

An excellent speech about how to build your self confidence from:

Dr. Ivan Joseph,Joel Osteen,Gary Vaynerchuk,Abria Joseph and Jim Cathcart.

Having low self-esteem can be detrimental to your progress. It can prevent you from taking action. So in this video we will discuss how to build self esteem.

The way you think about yourself, what you tell yourself and how you feel; has everything to do with how amazing you think you are! This video is of positive affirmations.

Got a Suggestion?

Got a suggestion on a topic you would like to see on here? Send us an email at mdevine@hughsonschools.org or skeiser@hughsonschools.org and we will do the research!