Mental Health
Find compassionate perspectives and evidence-based strategies to foster school environments that promote psychological well-being and support students experiencing behavioral, emotional, or social challenges.
5 Ways for School Leaders to Support Teachers鈥� Parental Leave
These tips can help ensure that on-leave teachers, their students, and long-term substitutes have the tools and backing they need.177Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.How to Address School Avoidance
To help reduce chronic absenteeism, schools can help students learn how to self-regulate and manage feelings of discomfort.Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.3 Ways to Help Students Build Attention Stamina
These simple tools and strategies can improve focus in the classroom.Making Students Feel Safe
A trauma-informed approach ensures that students feel safe, supported, and nurtured鈥攖o improve their chances of academic聽success.聽129.7kYour content has been saved!
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When Students Are Traumatized, Teachers Are Too
Trauma in students鈥� lives takes an emotional and physical toll on teachers as well. Experts weigh in on the best ways to cope.113.7kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.A Daily Support System for Students
Students who need extra social and emotional support have a quick check-in聽with an adult at the start and end of each day.89.9kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Supporting Teens With Mental Health Issues
A teacher working in a mental health facility shares strategies that general education teachers can use to ease students鈥� anxiety and frustration so they can focus on learning.825Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Supporting the Mental Health Needs of High-Achieving Students
Some students who are thriving academically struggle with imposter syndrome and would benefit from specific supports.357Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.60-Second Strategy: Snowball Toss
A quick, fun classroom activity fosters open dialogue while releasing pent-up energy.47.8kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Why Kids Should Nature Journal at All Grade Levels
A 2023 review makes a strong case that hands-on observation of natural phenomena has both academic and psychological benefits.
Covid-19鈥檚 Impact on Students鈥� Academic and Mental Well-Being
The pandemic has revealed鈥攁nd exacerbated鈥攊nequities that hold many students back. Here鈥檚 how teachers can help.28.1kYour content has been saved!
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The How and Why of Trauma-Informed Teaching
In an extraordinary Twitter chat, educators discuss聽building trauma-informed聽social and emotional learning environments.33.6kYour content has been saved!
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In High School, the Kids Are Not All Right
With social and academic pressure mounting, a teacher shares what he鈥檚 learned about tracking his students鈥� mental well-being.33.5kYour content has been saved!
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A De-escalation Exercise for Upset Students
A聽simple technique that takes just a few minutes can help an agitated student regain the state of mind needed for learning.24.7kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Creating a Dedicated Space for Reflection
Providing students with a quiet spot where they can calm themselves in times of stress helps them develop self-regulation.30kYour content has been saved!
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