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Mental health

Building Mental Health Support in Schools

In today’s classrooms, nearly half of the students struggle with anxiety, depression, or other behavioral health challenges. Teachers and school staff see the signs every day—withdrawn students, disruptive behaviors, or those simply too overwhelmed to focus. But when schools look to address these issues, they often hit a wall: not enough counselors, social workers, or […]

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Helping Teens Navigate Mental Health and Self-Injury

Teenagers today are constantly juggling academic pressures, the omnipresence of social media, and the challenges of self-discovery. Now, add to that the silent epidemic of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI)—a behavior that affects an estimated 17–18% of adolescents. This isn’t just a statistic; it’s a wake-up call for parents, educators, and mental health professionals alike. A recent […]

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Mental health

How Schools Can Prioritize Mental Health

Imagine being the lifeline for hundreds of students but only having a few minutes each day to offer real support. This is the reality for many school-based mental health providers (SBMHPs)—a group of counselors, psychologists, and social workers who are the unsung heroes in tackling the youth mental health crisis in schools today. Who Are […]

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Understanding Autism and Mental Health:

A New Approach to Tackling Anxiety and Depression in Adolescents Picture this: A teenager sits in a school counselor’s office, struggling with feelings they can’t quite put into words. For autistic adolescents, these emotions are often even more challenging to manage or understand. New research sheds light on this growing issue, exploring the mental health […]

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Boosting Mental Resilience in Students: What Schools Can Do Today

The mental health of our children is under siege. Stress and anxiety are no longer rare occurrences but an all-too-frequent part of everyday life for students across the world. Imagine this: a student, barely 14, who juggles assignments, family issues, social pressure, and now, the weight of increasingly complex global crises like climate change and […]

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How Schools Can Shield Students from Radicalization

Picture this: a young person faces trauma at home—perhaps through neglect, emotional abuse, or the divorce of their parents. Simultaneously, they’re enrolled in school, where teachers and peers may have no idea about their struggles. Without intervention, such experiences may lead them down a path that could have devastating consequences. New research explores how adverse […]

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