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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 anxiety

November 18, 2024

Understanding Anxiety in Teens and Children

Every day school professionals deal with the many ways that anxiety can interfere with students’ academic, emotional, and social development. Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health issues diagnosed in young people and they can affect not only individuals but also families and communities.
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adhd

November 18, 2024

Understanding ADHD

ADHD, or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a complex neurodevelopmental condition. It affects millions of children and adults worldwide and presents unique challenges throughout an individual’s life cycle. As with most mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions, ADHD affects not only the individual but also family members and the larger community. It is, therefore, important to foster understanding and empathy, and to promote effective intervention strategies.
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nutrition and mental health

November 7, 2024

Nutrition and Mental Health

Recent research has increasingly highlighted the connection between mental health and nutrition, shining a light on the impact our food choices can have on our mood, energy, and ability to focus. Poor nutrition can make mental health issues worse. Conversely, mental health disorders can lead to poor food choices.
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mental health of newcomers

November 4, 2024

Supporting Academic Success and Mental Health of Newcomers

Among the many challenges faced by educators is the changing demographics of American classrooms given the increasing number of newcomers who require specialized support to succeed academically and to be mentally healthy.
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November 4, 2024

Sustaining Mental Health Programs in Schools: A Guide to Post-ESSER Funding

In the midst of the ongoing youth mental health crisis the expiration of ESSER funds presents a significant challenge for school superintendents tasked with maintaining the momentum of their mental health programs.
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November 4, 2024

De-Escalation Techniques: Calming Concerned Parents and Caregivers

Despite the vital role that teachers play in our students’ lives there is not a parent or caregiver anywhere who hasn’t “lost their cool” to varying degrees with a teacher at some point in their child’s education.
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