VISION

To increase the success of all GCS students through effective mental health services.

MISSION

The Mental Health Department strives to increase student success through education, prevention, and intervention with quality substance-use and mental health services.

What is Mental Health?  

• Mental health is an important part of overall health and well-being 
• Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. 
• It affects how we think, feel, and act 
• Determines how we handle stress, relate to others and make healthy choices 
• Mental health is part of overall strength and wellness 

What is Mental Illness?

• Conditions that affect a person’s thinking, feelings, mood or behavior 
• Depression 
• Anxiety 
• Schizophrenia 
• Bipolar Disorder 
• PTSD

What is trauma? 

Trauma defined by SAHMSA is “Events or circumstances experienced by an individual as physically or emotionally harmful or life-threatening, which result in adverse effects on the individual’s functioning and well-being.” 

What is Behavioral Health? 

Behavioral health is the scientific study of the emotions and behaviors related to a person’s mental well-being. Their ability to function in everyday life and their concept of self. A person struggling with his or her behavioral health may face: 

• Stress 
• Depression 
• Anxiety
• Relationship problems 
• Grief  
• Addiction 
• ADHD  
• Or learning disabilities, mood disorders, or other psychological concerns