According to the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), school-based support and increased understanding are essential when a student experiences the death of a friend or loved one. While each student will be affected differently depending on his or her developmental level, cultural beliefs, personal characteristics, family situation, and previous…
Sometimes referred to as reparative therapy, sexuality counseling, or sexual orientation/gender identity change efforts, conversion therapy refers to any practice that seeks or purports to change an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity. The Trevor Project – a national organization devoted to ending suicide among LGBTQ+ young people stated earlier…
On Monday, April 1, 2024 from 2:00-4:30 p.m. EST, The U.S. Department of Education (USDE) in partnership with the Center for Medicaid Services (CMS) Health and Human Services (HHS), will convene state and local government leaders virtually to discuss investing in children’s mental health and well-being. The convening will feature…
On Monday, April 1, 2024 from 2:00-4:30 p.m. EST, The U.S. Department of Education (USDE) in partnership with the Center for Medicaid Services (CMS) Health and Human Services (HHS), will convene state and local government leaders virtually to discuss investing in children’s mental health and well-being. The convening will feature…
On February 9, 2024, the Jenna Quinn Law of 2024 was introduced in the US Senate and passed with an amendment by unanimous consent. The bill was introduced by Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Chair McCaul (TX-10), Representative Susan Wild (D-PA), Representative Nathaniel Moran (TX-01), and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX).…
New On The Oasis Blog: Essential Tips For Coping With Divorce And Separation: A Guide For Teens Many teens are faced with having to deal with their parents’ divorce or separation. NAPSA sponsor Oasis is providing a guide help teens like you handle this difficult family issue! It's packed with…
NAPSA Sponsor Oasis has released a White Paper titled 4 Ways To Maintain Hope Amidst Distressing World Events. Oasis recognizes that these last few years have been emotionally, physically, and financially trying for all of us. Between the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters, climate change, war, and political divides, it can…
Oasis understands the challenges that educational institutions face in supporting students' well-being and success. That's why they’re thrilled to introduce an exclusive offer to you. Get a FREE spring mental health pilot program when you sign up for the 2024-25 academic year. Oasis’s comprehensive package includes tools to mitigate risk…
On October 24, 2023, forty-one states and the District of Columbia are suing Meta, accusing the parent company of Instagram and Facebook of concealing the adverse effects their platforms have on children and adolescents and deploying harmful contents that target those youth. In one filing in the U.S. District Court…
The UCLA Center for MH in Schools & Student/Learning Support has provided resources for responding after school violence in response to requests from schools across the country. With few days left this school year, the focus at schools will be on supporting students, their families, and staff and enhancing safety…
