Youth populations are increasingly becoming more diverse, and minority students now comprise the largest demographic in U.S. schools. Learn about how to approach youth mental health needs with cultural responsiveness: wp.me/p2IXjw-2jA #mentalhealth #...
Deciding if it's the right time for your child to start taking psychiatric medication is an important conversation you should have with kids and their psychiatrists. Via NAMI #youthmentalhealth
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Engaging young people in discussions about their mental health enables them to define their support needs and share feedback about what works for them via Mental Health America #SupportingStudents
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As important as it is to support student mental health needs, teachers need to first nurture their own mental health. Here are 5 mental health tips for educators during the pandemic #wellness #mentalhealth via techlearning
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If you are in search of a virtual tutor to help support homebound students, you probably discovered many options during your search. Learn more about qualities you may look for to best support students with mental health needs. #tutoring #mentalhealth
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Portage High School teacher shares new challenges in spotting signs of student mental health struggles #studentmentalhealth via NBC15 News
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A recent survey shows that overuse of social media, bullying, and cyberbullying are top concerns parents have for their children during the pandemic #studentmentalhealth #socialemotionalhealth via UPI.com
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Modern technology offers an opportunity to support students’ mental health needs in new ways. Learn about three ways to use technology to support student mental health needs: wp.me/p2IXjw-2jx #studentmentalhealth #technology
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Digital self-harm: What is it and could it be on rise? #studentmentalhealth via DA magazine
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Tutoring is gaining some momentum to help curb COVID learning loss. Learn from @DistrictAdministration the academic and social-emotional impacts of tutoring. #tutoring
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Based on the mental struggles endured by so many due to the pandemic thus far, learn more about the issues mental health professionals anticipate coming to the fore in 2021. #mentalhealth #COVID19
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The move to hybrid and online learning made educators wonder what key learnings we might apply as we head into 2021. @eSchoolNews asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions for this new year.
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Because students' experiences are so varied, teaching with empathy is important to ensure inclusivity of all cultures and backgrounds via eSchool News #SEL
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What Does It Mean To Be Trauma-Informed? Studies show that children who experience traumatic stress are more likely to struggle in the classroom. Learn more via EdWeek
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Reflecting on 2020, LearnWell has had many exciting moments developing new partnerships, expanding services, and working to create helpful resources for educators, mental health hospitals and facilities, and families. Thank you for your partnership thro...
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Journaling can help students work through thoughts and emotions when they're feeling overwhelmed. The practice has been shown to improve physical and mental health and enables self-reflection via MindShift #mindfulness #mentalhealth
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Schools are embracing mindfulness in curricula as students face multiple crises due to the pandemic and the worsening of preexisting mental health challenges via K-12 Dive #studentmentalhealth #mindfulness
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A Colorado student shares her perspective on the adjustments to daily life during COVID-19 and how that's impacted mental health. She stresses the importance of engaging in conversations about mental health. Via @The74 #studentvoice #K12mentalhealth
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As students become more aware of their social-emotional and mental well-being, educators and administrators should listen to student perspectives when considering the mental health supports need in schools. Read some suggestions students have shared: wp.me/p2IXjw-2jj
Roughly half of U.S. children have experienced some form of trauma, making trauma-informed practices critical for educators of all subjects. Here's how one educator teaches students art with a trauma-informed approach EdSurge #studen...
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