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Reducing the Stigma of Mental Illness in Middle School
By Stephanie Filio As educators, we believe that the educational environment should be inclusive and welcoming to all students. We can celebrate vibrant cultures, recognize boundless gender roles, and identify shifting home lives. But the more we evolve, the more … Continue reading
Mind, Body, Spirit: A Complete Approach to Mental Health and Well-Being
By Barbara Gruener Part of our Counselor’s Corner series. Click to read other posts in the Counselor’s Corner. If you watch any television at all, it’s likely you’ve seen those commercials about depression, the ones in which we see people … Continue reading
Counselor’s Corner: Mental Health Awareness Month (Part 2)—Advocating for Children Diagnosed with a Mental Disorder
Read Part 1 of this series and learn ways to incorporate the Mental Health Awareness Month theme, “Pathways to Wellness,” in your workplace. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than 1 … Continue reading