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Talk. Act.&reg; at School has released these free infographics, virtual events and handouts to help teachers, school staff and parents promote the well-being of students, families, and colleagues during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.</p> <h2>Infographics</h2> <h3>The Notice. Talk. Act.&reg; at School After-School Handout</h3> <p>This resource provides after-school staff with the knowledge and skills of what behaviors to notice that could be indicative of a mental health issue, how to talk to students, and how to act or refer students to additional resources.</p> <p><a class="c-btn" href="/our-programs/schools/free-resources/after-school/">Learn More</a></p> <h3>It&#39;s Time to Reconnect Resource</h3> <p>This resource aids all family members in moving away from isolation and towards connection across the entire family. We have been spending too much time on screens and this resource will help your family address this issue. 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This resource is designed to help them support the mental health of refugee students by reviewing cultural views regarding mental health, signs and symptoms to look out for, and how to be an ally and advocate for refugee students.</p> <p><a class="c-btn" href="/our-programs/schools/free-resources/supporting-the-mental-health-of-refugee-students/">Learn More</a></p> <h3>The Notice. Talk. Act.&reg; at Home Coping Skills Resource</h3> <p>This guide helps parents and caregivers trying to navigate heightened levels of stress. This resource will help families better understand common signs of stress, offer ways to manage stress, and an example of how you can plan stress relief activities for the whole family.</p> <p><a class="c-btn" href="/our-programs/schools/free-resources/home-coping-skills/">Learn More</a></p> <h3>The Notice. Talk. 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