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Part 2 in the Atlantic Series on Mental Health and Education
November 9, 2016 | Emily Taylor
The second installment in the Atlantic’s recent series on education and mental health discusses some of the training programs being used around the country to help teachers better identify potential mental health issues and help refer students to services.
Children need to know stress is normal, not necessarily a mental health problem
November 7, 2016 | Emily Taylor
In this viewpoint piece, the author questions a trend he sees of “adopting a narrative of vulnerability” regarding children’s mental health and emotional issues that he says may teach children they can’t cope.
The New Focus on Children’s Mental Health
October 28, 2016 | Emily Taylor
This recent article in The Atlantic gives an overview of programs around the country designed to increase support for children’s mental health in schools, as well as recent related research.
Program Aims to Eliminate Stigma Around Mental Health Before It Starts
October 25, 2016 | Emily Taylor
Researchers evaluated the “Mental Health Matters” program in Santa Barbara, Calif., which offers 6th graders a curriculum designed to increase understanding of mental illness, reduce the associated stigma and teach them wellness practices. The study results (published in October issue of Journal of School Health), indicate the program had positive impact, including lowered stigma.
School Nurses Can Be Mental Health ‘Detectives’ But They Need Help
September 29, 2016 | Emily Taylor
This NPR story, another from their recent series on mental health in the schools, looks at the special role school nurses can play in helping to identify potential mental health issues.
6 Myths About Suicide That Every Educator And Parent Should Know
September 28, 2016 | Emily Taylor
In this story from NPR’s recent series on mental health in the schools, David Jobes, of Catholic University’s Suicide Prevention Lab, debunks six myths about suicide with valuable information for parents and those who work with children.
Mental Health In Schools: A Hidden Crisis Affecting Millions Of Students
September 27, 2016 | Emily Taylor
The first in NPR’s recent series on children’s mental health in schools, this story outlines all of the people in children’s lives who could help to identify a potential mental health need, and the challenges faced by the adults in each of the roles. Read Part One in the NPR Ed series on mental health in schools»
Viewpoint: How Can We Address The Psychiatrist Shortage?
September 22, 2016 | Emily Taylor
In this viewpoint piece, Gil Noam argues for the need to reach children through the school system for effective early detection and intervention of mental health concerns. He advocates the implementation of a “targeted prevention and intervention approach” similar to that used for physical and dental health.
Read the viewpoint piece on meeting the mental health needs of children and youth»
What Does OCD Look Like in the Classroom?
August 16, 2016 | Emily Taylor
In this blog post, Jerry Bubrick, PhD, of Child Mind Institute provides a list of behaviors for teachers and parents to watch for as possible indicators of OCD.
Helping our School Age Children sleep better
August 10, 2016 | Emily Taylor
A six-week, school-based sleep promotion program that included a curriculum on healthy sleep habits, and materials for parents, teachers, and school principals, showed positive results for the children involved.