The events of the past few years—the pandemic, shootings, riots, political and ideological battles—have left many of us traumatized. The result is widespread emotional dysregulation, an inability to manage emotional states and responses. And it’s not only children and teens who are experiencing emotional regulation difficulties. It’s the adults, too. Schools across the country are […]
Mental Health in Education Blog
Teacher Appreciation: Ideas to Help Your Staff Feel Valued
Teacher Appreciation Is Needed More Than One Week A Year Teacher Appreciation Week is a wonderful idea. It’s a chance to recognize the contributions of staff members who may be undervalued. But a week of gestures isn’t enough to help you build the confidence and competence of your staff, let alone solve the growing problem […]
Teacher Retention: 3 Ways to Stop the Great Resignation
Teacher retention is becoming a critical challenge for schools across the country, as a growing number of teachers are overburdened and burned out. Teachers are quitting not only their current jobs but their profession. This “great resignation” puts the education of an entire generation of students at risk. Not to mention the careers of an […]
Mental Health Accreditation for Stronger Schools
The path to a healthy school climate & culture: mental health accreditation Over the past couple of years, mental wellness support in schools has expanded exponentially. What was once a perk only found in forward-thinking schools is becoming mainstream, and is now recommended by the American Psychological Association and expected by the U.S. DOE. At […]
Measuring Results of School Mental Health Programs
If you are developing a plan to implement new school mental health programs, part of that process must include figuring out how you will measure the outcome. Here’s why you need to establish proper outcome measurement and reporting BEFORE you select and start implementing a program: Here’s how to develop and implement an effective plan […]
School Mental Health Programs: Coaching for School Staff
The new question about school mental health programs A few years ago, it wasn’t uncommon for school administrators to question whether schools should get involved in the mental health of their students. Today, with the skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, school refusal, and suicides among children and teens, the question is no longer whether to […]