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Prevention & Wellness Resources

At Browning Public Schools, we are committed to the health, safety, and well-being of every student and staff member. Our approach is grounded in evidence-based practices and national school health frameworks that support academic success and lifelong healthy habits.

Our Wellness Framework

The framework focuses on:

• Healthy school environments
• Social and emotional support
• Family and community engagement
• Access to counseling and wellness services
• Physical activity and nutrition support
• Blackfeet Cultural & Traditions
• Mental Health & Emotional Well-Being

Promoting Positive Mental Health

Good mental health helps students manage emotions, cope with stress, build relationships, and participate fully in school and life. Our strategies include:

• Safe, supportive school climates
• Access to caring adults and counselors
• Social-emotional learning (SEL) activities
• Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for prevention and early intervention Schools play an essential role in preventing mental health challenges and connecting students and families with resources.

Tip for Students & Families: Encourage open conversations about feelings, practice mindfulness or stress-reduction exercises at home/school, and reach out to school counselors when support is needed.

Physical Health & Healthy Habits

Healthy eating, physical activity, and rest are key parts of student wellness. Strategies we support include:

• Daily physical activity and movement
• Nutrition education and healthy school meals
• Promoting adequate sleep and reduced screen time

These lifestyle habits support not only physical health, but emotional and cognitive well-being too.

Substance Misuse Prevention

We empower students with knowledge and skills to make healthy decisions regarding:

• Tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs
• Risk awareness and refusal skills
• Peer mentoring and positive alternatives
• Drug and Alcohol prevention education classes

Teaching prevention skills early helps reduce substance use and promotes long-term wellness.

Positive Relationships & School Climate

Healthy schools are built on respect, connection, and empathy. We promote:

Bullying Prevention

• Programs that foster empathy, respect, and peer support
• Strategies to reduce bullying and improve school climate
• Tools for students and staff to respond to bullying appropriately Research shows positive school climates reduce emotional distress and promote well-being

Sucide Prevention

• Prevention Education
• In-person. Counseling
• Telehealth Counseling
• Coping strategies
• Suicide Prevention Training