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School-Based Suicide Prevention Plans: What Works

The death of a young person by any means is tragic, but a death by suicide has far-reaching effects on surviving family members and on both the school and the larger community. Schools are uniquely positioned to address the crisis of youth suicide and are vital for effective suicide prevention in schools because students spend the bulk of their days in school. As such, schools are critical spaces for early identification, intervention, and prevention.

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June 27, 2024

Step 4 – Building Mental Health Awareness in Schools

As the youth mental health crisis rages on, educators and policymakers must take quick and definitive steps to raise awareness of mental health issues in our schools, our homes, and our communities.
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June 20, 2023

Step 3: Data-Driven Systems for Mental Health Programs in Schools

Mental health in schools is a domain where the capture of progress monitoring data has traditionally lagged, with qualitative descriptions of student progress being more common than quantitative measures.

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teenage substance use and abuse

April 10, 2024

Teenage Substance Use and Abuse: Part Two

Parents and educators should not minimize the importance of offering young teens information about the impact of substances on the developing brain and about how to make informed decisions.
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substance use and abuse in adolescents

April 9, 2024

Substance Use and Abuse in Adolescents: Part One

The youth mental health crisis has dominated the news in recent years, but American educators and healthcare professionals have also remained vigilant about the risks of substance use and abuse in adolescents.
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autism and anxiety

April 2, 2024

Autism and Anxiety: Creating a Sensory Space

Sensory spaces can provide children with autism with a place to self-soothe, reduce anxiety, reflect, relax, and prepare for a transition, such as moving to another topic or classroom.
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self-injury awareness

March 5, 2024

Self-Injury Awareness – A Guide for Parents and Caregivers

Self-harm, also known as Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI), is a serious public health concern for teens and young adults.
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teenage mental health

February 29, 2024

5 Teenage Mental Health Activists Making a Difference

In recognition of World Teen Mental Wellness Day, here are five young mental health activists making a difference in the past few years.
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student athletes and mental health

February 27, 2024

Student Athletes and Mental Health

Participation in school athletics has a wide range of benefits for kids. For many, playing sports is just plain fun.
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