Guidance - Health & Wellness

Loyola Academy views physical and mental health as integral to the intellectual and spiritual development of our students. Our Health & Wellness Program is dedicated to maintaining and improving the overall health of students through a variety of educational, counseling, and wellness programs.

Our Wellness Program includes both individual and group guidance. We offer several support groups including groups for: Eating Disorders, Smoking Cessation, Alcohol Abuse, Body Image, Grief, Divorced Parents, Sports Counseling, Identity, and Making Healthy Choices. Additionally, several practical skills are taught through the Health & Wellness curriculum including: First Aid, CPR and Self- Defense.


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Websites
10/1/2012

The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: www.aacap.org

Anxiety Disorders Association of America: www.adaa.org

The Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation: www.bpkids.org

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder: www.chadd.org

The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: www.dbsalliance.org

The National Alliance on Mental Health: www.nami.org

National Eating Disorders Association: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org

The National Institute of Mental Health: www.nimh.gov

Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation: www.ocfoundation.org

Mental Health Services
10/1/2012

The Family Institute of Northwestern University: www.family-institute.org

Family Service Center of Glenview/Kenilworth/Northbrook/Wilmette: www.familyservicecenter.com

Haven Youth and Family Services: www.havenforyouth.org

Josselyn Center: www.josselyn.org

Books
10/1/2012

Adolescent Depression: A Guide for Parents Francis Mark Mondimore, M.D.

Helping Your Teenager Beat Depression: A Problem Soving Approach for Families Katherine Manassis, M.D. and Anne Levac, R.N., M.N.

Videos
10/1/2012

Frontline: “Inside the Teenage Brain” Sarah Spinks Frontline and PBS< 2002

Frontline: “The Medicated Child” Marcela Gaviria Frontline and PBS. 2008

 

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