Suicide: A Topic Worth Talking About

The following essay was written by SPTS Youth Council Member and high school student, Fatima, who wishes teenagers would feel more comfortable talking about suicide to help spread awareness and identifies the stigma surrounding mental health as a barrier to getting people help. We want to thank Fatima for using her voice and speaking up about suicide prevention through this essay.

As a member of the SPTS Youth Council, Fatima meets monthly with other high school students from all across Monmouth and Ocean Counties to participate in activies, games, discussions, and more run by SPTS Clinical Director, Susan Tellone, RN, BSN, CSN, MSN.

Staying Focused And Grounded During Quarantine

Staying Focused and Grounded During Quarantine:

An Open Letter From a School Counselor

Hello, everyone! I am Jenna Cavadas, the Student Assistant Counselor at Ocean Township High School. I have students who participate in SPTS Youth Council as members and I wanted to share some helpful tools and resources as we all experience new and trying times due to the Coronavirus. As many of us dive into virtual learning for the first time, it is going to be an ever-evolving process which will likely bring many emotions. We are all feeling a bit uncertain, confused, isolated and stressed, among other things.