A new program is helping students in Minnesota and Wisconsin manage their stress.
It’s called Change To Chill and this year Allina Health selected nine high schools to participate.
One of those schools is Hopkins High School.
“It’s really nice that we have this opportunity,” said Nimo Gelle, a senior at Hopkins High School.
The web-based program aims to help students manage stress and find balance.
“It definitely prepared me a lot more for senior year,” said Karina Lara Isiordia, a senior at Hopkins High School.
Allina Health explored this idea after receiving community feedback.
“In 2013 and 2016, the community brought forward some needs regarding mental health specifically with teens in our community,” said Kaila Jordan, MPH, Allina Health Change to Chill coordinator.
Allina Health officials say that the most recent Minnesota student survey shows there was an increase in student stress, anxiety and depression.
“Every day we’re working with students who are telling us that they’re stressed out about something,” said Kelly Richey, Hopkins High School social worker.
That’s why schools like Hopkins High School are using simple exercises and themed days to help with all stress levels during Change to Chill Week.
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