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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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How School 911 Calls Reveal a Crisis in Student Mental Health

Imagine this: it’s a regular school day, just past noon, and the cafeteria is buzzing with the usual lunchtime commotion. But amidst the noise, a student sits in the corner, visibly distressed, their hands shaking. A concerned staff member approaches, but things quickly escalate, leading to a 911 call for emergency assistance. In that moment, […]

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Social Media Warning Labels?

Note: This article was cross-posted from This Week in Public Health Social media has become an integral part of our lives, especially for adolescents. They scroll through Instagram, share TikTok videos, and chat with friends on Discord—all while navigating their schoolwork, friendships, and self-image. But is this digital interaction harming their mental health? According to […]

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