September’s Most Valuable Mentor
By Sources of Strength
Sources of Strength is a national wellness initiative and suicide prevention program. There are eight identified sources of strength that each of us can turn to during difficult times: Family Support, Positive Friends, Mentors, Healthy Activities, Generosity, Spirituality, Medical Access and Mental Health. The mission of this program is to spread a message of hope, help, and strength and to connect those who are struggling to the supports that they deserve.
One of the most protective factors against suicide is having a mentor. Many studies have been done with people who are in the top of their professions; when asked, they credited having a mentor throughout their life as contributing to their success.
There are many trusted adults around you here at East HS. To recognize the hard work and dedication that your teachers have to your overall well-being, Sources of Strength will be spotlighting a MOST VALUABLE MENTOR (MVM) each month. The MVM for September, as selected by East students, is Mrs. Mahaney!
Congratulations to Mrs. Mahaney! Sources of Strength and the East community thanks you for being a Trusted Adult and Mentor.
