Thanks to Krista Seabrook for providing the content for this article. Mental health screening is a process that is becoming more important than ever in schools. It helps identify the services that students need to ensure they have a secure and supportive environment that promotes learning. The idea of screening for mental health can bring […]
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School Avoidance: Early Warning Signs to Look For
“Why do I need to go back to school? I did better in remote learning anyway. Can I just stay home one more day? I promise I will go tomorrow. I really do not feel well, I cannot go to school today.” When we return to full-time classroom learning in the new school year, these […]
Understanding School Refusal Behavior
The last 18 months of highly modified school days have provided welcome relief for students who present with School Refusing Behavior (SRB). However, school professionals know that this respite did not cure school refusal but just provided a way for it to lay dormant. Come the new school year, when schools will likely be entirely […]
How Can School Staff Help With Student Mental Health Issues?
Schools are ground zero for identifying student mental health issues. That’s why it’s imperative that school staff have the tools to recognize students who are in distress. Mental health professionals, clinicians, and school counselors receive support and training through their education to learn the effective ways to intervene and provide direct counseling services to students […]
Mental Health Training Prepares Schools to Meet Growing Needs
In our last blog, we discussed the need for mental health support as a prerequisite to close the academic gap caused by interrupted learning during the pandemic. (Here’s a link in case you missed it.) Not every school can afford to bring in clinical mental health experts to counsel students. If you’re in a budget […]
School Refusal: a Plan for Reintegrating Students
It’s official. As we turn our calendars to May, schools are beginning to reopen and will reopen fully in September 2021. Many students will be excited about returning. However, students who have struggled with the social and emotional issues that cause school refusal behavior (SRB) will have very different feelings about returning to the classroom. […]