In this newsletter: Talk about mental health; encourage the people in your life to reach out for support. Also, cover reveal for LFJ's fall magazine!

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September 12, 2023
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Learning for Justice magazine

Fall 2023 issue is coming September 19, 2023!


** National Suicide Prevention Week
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Many people are struggling, including students and educators who need schools and communities to be safer, more accepting spaces. Support young people by helping to create inclusive school environments, speaking up against bias and bullying, and providing information about available resources. Talk about mental health, and encourage the people in your life to reach out for support when needed. We hope these LFJ resources help.
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** Self-Care in the Movement
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Being healthy and nurturing ourselves enable giving that stems from general well-being and overflow. This recent article ([link removed]) provides self-care recommendations.

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** A Refuge for LGBTQ+ Young People
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This recent article ([link removed]) examines how student-run Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) clubs help young people survive and thrive in an increasingly hostile anti-LGBTQ+ climate.

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** Demystifying the Mind
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Revisit this article ([link removed]) to learn how educators are integrating mental health literacy into their curricula and why this is essential.

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** Black Minds Matter
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Revisit this article ([link removed]) for more information on why we must interrupt school practices that disregard the mental health of Black youth.


** Resource Spotlight: For Educators, Parents and Caregivers
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* Toolkit for “Demystifying the Mind” ([link removed])
* We Can’t Lose Another Child to Suicide ([link removed])
* Dear Young Person, You Are Valued ([link removed])
* Worried About a Friend? Use Your E.D.G.E. ([link removed])
* SMS SOS ([link removed])


** Virtual Professional Learning Cohorts
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Apply now ([link removed]) to engage in six months of learning with educators across the United States who are committed to creating inclusive, liberatory and just educational experiences for young people. Virtual cohorts provide educators—free of charge—the chance to deeply engage with LFJ materials, collaborate with small groups of other educators from across the country, and gain insights and feedback on implementation.

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