Social Worker
Naila Lundstrom
Social Worker
About Me: As the school social worker, I am here to support students' wellbeing and success. I provide brief mental health support, substance use intervention and crisis response while also connecting students and families with outside therapy and community resources when needed. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where the students I connect with feel heard, valued and empowered to strive towards their full potential both in and out of the classroom.
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January is Mental Wellness Month
Evidence-Based Ways to Improve Mental Wellness
Prioritize Sleep: Young adults sleeping 8-9 hours have the lowest risk for mental illness, while those sleeping less than 8 hours have the highest risk (MHA, 2024)
Engage in Regular Physical Activity: Regular exercise positively impacts cognitive function and increases neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to change—which can enhance learning and adaptation (MHRS, 2025)
Practice Mind-Body Techniques : Mind-body practices such as yoga and tai chi, along with meditation and mindfulness, can reduce stress, improve well-being, and help reduce symptoms of mental health conditions (NIH, 2025)
Cultivate Gratitude: People who wrote in a gratitude journal weekly for 10 weeks or daily for two weeks experienced more gratitude, positive moods, and optimism about the future, as well as better sleep, compared to those who journaled about hassles or their daily life (UC Berkeley, 2025)
Help Others: Volunteering and helping others activates the brain's reward system, releasing feel-good chemicals that naturally improve mood (Well Being Trust, 2023)
Build a Supportive Work Environment: Workplace cultures built on trust and support improve employees' experiences of belonging, psychological safety, and empowerment at work (MHA, 2024)
Nourish Your Brain-Gut Connection: Research shows that irritation in the gastrointestinal system can send signals to the central nervous system that trigger mood changes, meaning stomach or intestinal distress can be both the cause and result of anxiety, stress, or depression (John's Hopkins, 2025)
Seek Professional Support When Needed: The average delay between onset of mental illness symptoms and treatment is 11 years, emphasizing the importance of early intervention (NAMI, 2022)