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Mental Health Awareness Month in Schools: How Leaders Can Move from Awareness to Action

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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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Teen writes on I need help on sidewalk during suicide prevention month.

September 14, 2023

I Need Help: Understanding Suicide Prevention

Most experts agree that the underlying causes of this increased suicidality aren’t well understood, and there are likely a number of factors affecting different populations and individuals.
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August 31, 2023

Are There Any Positive Effects of Social Media on Teen Mental Health?

Despite considerable handwringing about the fate of technology-obsessed young people, it is important to recognize that the picture is more nuanced.
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August 14, 2023

The Transition to Middle School: 6 Strategies to Support Your Child’s Mental Health

Among all the profound transitions in childhood, one stands out as particularly influential on a child’s life: the pivotal leap from elementary school to middle school.
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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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June 13, 2023

Promoting Inclusivity in Education: 7 Key Strategies for Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community

As we strive for a society that embraces diversity and celebrates individuality, it is crucial to ensure that schools become nurturing and supportive places for all students, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
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May 31, 2023

Preparing Students for a Restorative Summer: Creating a Summer Safety Plan

Both students and teachers look forward to summer as a time when their lives are less regimented by alarm clocks and bells and packed schedules.
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