Back-to-school time for the students brings about mental health complications for many kids adjusting to new places and responsibilities. Homework, schedules, and sleep regimens are all coming into play as students look to have a great year in the classroom.

Ed Lacheta is the Clinical Director for Shelby County Community Services, with an emphasis on mental health. Lacheta gives some advice for parents and students to consider while getting back to school.

Lecheta says that the environment in which students do homework will be a huge factor in their success.

Setting goals prior to the school year will allow that student to know what is expected of them. 

Lacheta notes that it takes time for students to get used to new people. Young students who know their teachers and classmates and are familiar with them prior to incidents will make conflict resolution easier. Lacheta says building these relationships is a skill that is learned.

The 988 system is an emergency mental health line. This will have a live operator that will guide one struggling with mental health to the proper channels.

Ed Lacheta appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show from Shelbyville.