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How to Use Mental Health Check-Ins to Address Students’ Social and Emotional Needs
By Stephanie Filio, M.Ed., author of Responding to Student Trauma: A Toolkit for Schools in Times of Crisis Students often have many things going on in their lives that are hidden from view; they may be grappling with traumatic experiences … Continue reading
Why It’s Important for Teachers to Recognize and Understand Students’ Mental Health Challenges
By Myles L. Cooley, Ph.D., author of A Practical Guide to Mental Health & Learning Disorders for Every Educator: How to Recognize, Understand, and Help Challenged (and Challenging) Students Succeed There are lots of students with mental health challenges in … Continue reading
Educator Resources to Support Students’ Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we’ve put together a list of resources (some free!) to help educators support students’ mental health and social and emotional learning. Mental Health Educator Resources, Elementary Reduce challenging behaviors and improve elementary student … Continue reading
Mental Health Resources to Support Students’ Well-Being
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we’ve put together a list of resources (some free!) to support students’ mental health and well-being. Mental Health Board Book Collection Ease worries and help toddlers calm down and feel valued with this … Continue reading