Overt the years, research has shown that poor mental health negatively affects academic achievement. In fact, the COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on how schools can help address the issue. Staff development, understanding the unique needs of your student population, and ensuring adults also have support are all critical, experts…
UCLA Center for MH in Schools & Student/Learning Supports In whatever form the new school year begins, the number of students manifesting learning, behavior, and emotional problems will be on the up‑swing. School staff and those caring for youngsters at home are being especially alerted about mental health concerns. The…
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation follows ongoing research confirming COVID-19’s negative impact on student mental health. Children ages 8 to 18 should undergo screenings for anxiety, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended via a statement published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Though there is…
“It’s time for Courageous Conversations about suicide prevention”….those are the lead-in words that should resonate across our nation during National Suicide Prevention Month. That’s one primary goal of the initiative – to create dialogue on suicide prevention awareness and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. Now is the time…
The U.S. Department of Education (USDE) has released a resource for state and local education systems. Supporting Child and Student Social, Emotional, Behavioral and Mental Health Needs, which provides information and resources to promote mental health and the social and emotional well-being of students.Included in the resource are seven key challenges to providing…
The US Department of Education (USDE) shares information about resources that may be useful in supporting the needs of students with disabilities in particular, including tools for schools to assist students in addressing any disability-based behaviors that could otherwise interfere with their or other students' learning, or that could lead…
November is National Runaway Prevention Month (NRPM). NRPM is a public awareness campaign designed to “Shine a Light” on the experiences of runaway and homeless youth that too often remain invisible. It is also an opportunity to spotlight the resources available to support youth in crisis throughout the nation. As…
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On Thursday, April 22nd, NAPSA joined WhyTry to produce its first webinar. Creating a Resilient School Culture Through Student Services, a one-hour webinar featured NAPSA President Dr. Larrissa Henderson, NAPSA President-elect Dee Parsons, and NAPSA member Dr. Chris Pugliese. The webinar attracted over 1,000 attendees from across the country! Reviews…
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