March 6, 2024
Via: Inside Higher EdFaculty 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
December 27, 2023
Via: eSchool NewsThe 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 […]
October 5, 2023
Via: eSchool NewsKids 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
June 16, 2023
Via: eSchool NewsAs 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 […]
June 6, 2023
Via: eSchool NewsResearchers 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 […]
May 19, 2023
Via: Ed SurgeMakerspaces 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 […]
May 2, 2023
Via: Higher Ed DiveLondon 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 […]
April 28, 2023
Via: eSchool NewsThe 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, […]
April 28, 2023
Via: Natalie DunnMental 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
April 27, 2023
Via: eSchool NewsEducators 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 […]
March 6, 2023
Via: eSchool NewsEighty-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 […]
February 28, 2023
Via: K-12 DiveCRPE’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 […]
February 23, 2023
Via: Natalie DunnThere 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 […]
February 20, 2023
Via: eSchool NewsThe 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
February 20, 2023
Via: eCampus NewsNearly 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 […]
February 6, 2023
Via: Ed SurgeTucked 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
January 20, 2023
Via: Inside Higher EdYale 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. […]
January 17, 2023
Via: Higher Ed DiveAfter-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 […]
January 12, 2023
Via: K-12 DiveThe 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
January 12, 2023
Via: Inside Higher EdNearly 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 […]