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Faculty, Staff Members Serve as Key Mental Health Resources for Students

March 6, 2024

Via: Inside Higher Ed

Faculty and staff members are increasingly being called upon to help students with their mental health, addressing stress, anxiety and depression, among other challenges. In a January survey of faculty members, 76 percent said they believe supporting students’ mental health […]


Economics&Strategies, Education Strategies

Utah Nonprofit Awarded U.S. Department of Education EIR Grant for Youth Mental Health Program

December 27, 2023

Via: eSchool News

The Cook Center for Human Connection has been awarded a $3.99 million Education Innovation and Research (EIR) grant from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) for its program, “Helping Helpers Help: An Integrated Model for Empowering Educators and Parents as […]


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Schools are key to solving mental health equity gaps

October 5, 2023

Via: eSchool News

Kids are facing a crisis unlike anything the U.S. has ever seen as young people face staggering rates of anxiety, depression and suicide. While there isn’t one clear cause as to why this is the case—there has been a lot […]


Continuous Development, Educational Forms

Career and technical education needs a mental health revolution

June 16, 2023

Via: eSchool News

As a longtime public school occupational therapist, I know what students look and sound like when they’re ready to transition from the work lab to the workforce. In recent years, I’ve personally witnessed more of my students struggle to make […]


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3 ways to leverage tech for better student mental health

June 6, 2023

Via: eSchool News

Researchers have long speculated that the increasing use of technology and social media among teenagers contributes to worsening mental health outcomes. Now, it can be an important tool to help schools address an unprecedented mental health crisis. In addition to […]


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How Makerspaces in Schools Can Support Student Mental Health

May 19, 2023

Via: Ed Surge

Makerspaces in schools are a place where the normal rules of classroom learning are tossed aside in favor of just a couple — have fun, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes. As schools continue to grapple with a student […]


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Campus mental health platform Uwill lands $30 million in funding

May 2, 2023

Via: Higher Ed Dive

London casts Uwill as a complement to campus counseling operations. Its client list includes Dartmouth College, Florida Gulf Coast University and the University of Michigan. Uwill is one of several mental health platforms that surged in popularity when the coronavirus […]


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3 key parts of this district’s student mental health support

April 28, 2023

Via: eSchool News

The data is clear: Our students are in the midst of a mental health crisis. A survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that one in three high school students experienced poor mental health during the pandemic, […]


Editorial

Mental Health in Students’: How This Impacts Academic Performance and Learner Behavior, and What Measures The Government Is Taking

April 28, 2023

Via: Natalie Dunn

Mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, can negatively impact everyday life, including one’s ability to work, study, socialize, and take adequate care of themselves. With 13% of people with mental health disorders between the ages […]


Educational Stages, Secondary Education

Student mental health tops list of school safety concerns

April 27, 2023

Via: eSchool News

Educators participating in a recent survey overwhelmingly believe that the Covid pandemic has increased student mental health needs–and in many instances, mental health issues are the biggest obstacle to school safety. These latest statistics are found in the 2023 School […]


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Surveys show troubling trends in student behavior

March 6, 2023

Via: eSchool News

Eighty-four percent of teachers are concerned about student mental health, saying that students are developmentally behind in self-regulation and relationship building compared to students prior to the pandemic. Teachers also report that they are increasingly the target of disruptive student […]


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Report: More collaboration on student mental health needed

February 28, 2023

Via: K-12 Dive

CRPE’s report draws on input from a four-person panel of education and youth development experts. It is a follow-up to a 2021 paper that called for schools to invest in mental health supports for students in the aftermath of pandemic-related […]


Editorial

5 Key Education Trends to Watch in 2023

February 23, 2023

Via: Natalie Dunn

There is no question that investing in education is strategic for any country, including the US. Education is vital for a country’s economic growth and helps individuals develop their potential, make informed choices, and fully participate in society. Several reports […]


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8 education trends bringing disruption in 2023

February 20, 2023

Via: eSchool News

The pandemic made it clear that education must innovate and evolve to meet the diverse needs of students. Sora Schools, an online, project-based middle school and high school, along with a wide network of innovators and education experts, collaborated to […]


Educational Stages, Higher Education

Mental health, recession, campus violence top students’ concerns

February 20, 2023

Via: eCampus News

Nearly two-thirds of college students are worried about a recession in 2023, but that’s not their number one source of stress – their own mental health is. Four out of five (80%) students declared a mental health crisis on campus […]


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Reeling From the Mental Health Crisis, K-12 Districts Turn to Telemedicine

February 6, 2023

Via: Ed Surge

Tucked at the end of a hall in General Benjamin O. Davis Middle School in Compton is Room 105. Students know it as the “wellness center,” where they sometimes go for counseling sessions. “A lot of people believe that it’s […]


Educational Stages, Higher Education

Yale Softens Mental Health Policies for Students

January 20, 2023

Via: Inside Higher Ed

Yale University has made major changes to its medical leave policy that will allow students struggling with mental health problems to take time off—rather than withdraw—and to return to campus when they’re ready, without reapplying, The Washington Post reported Wednesday. […]


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How 24/7 care impacts student health and well-being

January 17, 2023

Via: Higher Ed Dive

After-hours mental health care is not something that colleges and universities can continue to ignore—it’s a necessity. Research from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) shows that suicides are more likely to occur between midnight and 4:00 a.m. Data […]


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Just 24% of public schools feel ‘very prepared’ for active shooters

January 12, 2023

Via: K-12 Dive

The results come after the worst calendar year for school shootings in over four decades. Schools experienced 302 school shootings in 2022, compared to 250 the year before, according to the K-12 School Shooting Database. The database found students made […]


Educational Stages, Higher Education

Survey Finds Recent Grads Emotionally Unprepared for Work

January 12, 2023

Via: Inside Higher Ed

Nearly 40 percent of recent graduates believe their college or university did an inadequate job of preparing them for “the emotional or behavioral impact of the transition to the workplace,” according to a new survey released today by the Mary […]