Health & Wellness
BY DUSTIN BUTLER
Health & Wellness Guide
2025
Readers, welcome to your 2025 Health and Wellness guide! Welcome to our rst Health and Wellness edition. This guide was put together to serve as a resource for readers looking to live healthier in 2025. The goal of this guide is to bring you news on full-body wellness, developing healthy habits and preventive care—with all the stories compiled by our team of local journalists. Whether you’re looking for information on tness opportunities, mental health services or more, we hope you nd our special section useful!
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Q&A: Plano ISD o ers mental health services for students, families Plano ISD has several mental health services for students, parents and sta . In a Q&A with Community Impact , Laura Zimmer, director of coun- seling services for Plano ISD, explains what services are available and how they can be accessed. What types of mental health services are currently available for students in the district? Plano ISD, as part of our commitment to stu- dents’ mental health and well-being, has access to quali ed sta and multiple partnerships that provide mental health services to students and families. Licensed social workers and counselors are able to provide individualized and small group support for students. Outside agencies allow us to also provide, with parent permission, telemental health services for a variety of mental health
concerns. In addition, our outstanding partnerships with community organizations help us match families with the services they may need. How can students or parents request access to mental health services? Parents and students can request mental health support through their school counselors, who serve as vital resources in connecting families with services. School counselors are equipped to assist in submitting referrals for mental health services. What mental health education or awareness programs are provided for students and sta ? Plano ISD promotes mental health awareness and support through collaboration with impactful programs and initiatives. One such partnership is the Hope Squad program, a peer-to-peer suicide prevention and awareness initiative. Plano ISD and the City of Plano collaborate on designating an annual “Day of Hope.” This year’s “Day of Hope” will be held on Feb. 13, when cam- puses across the district will host various activities and programs aimed at fostering awareness and encouraging practices to support self-care.
This interview has been edited for length and clarity. For a longer version, visit communityimpact.com .
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