Educators are often the first to notice mental health problems in children and young adults. Here are some ways you can help your students and their families.
Staying aware of a teen’s wellbeing can help you recognize early signs of mental health concerns and offer ways to help them cope.
Although some fears and worries are typical in children, persistent or extreme forms of fear and sadness could indicate something more.
Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) experience more obstacles in their path to success than the average student.
Because stereotypes underlie hate, tolerance education is critical.
Simple ways to model acceptance of diversity and frame it as a strength.
Learn the signs and what to do about it.
Bullying doesn’t always happen in person. Learn the signs of online bullying and the steps to take when it happens.
Tips to help parents if they believe a child with special needs is being bullied.
You may think no one else feels like you do. Learn what happens to people all the time and healthy ways to cope.
When something horrible happens, it can make you feel a lot of different emotions. Learn ways to get through.
Tips to help reduce the negative impact classroom disruptions can have.
Depression can affect young children and sometimes follow them throughout their lives.
There is no right or wrong way to feel. Discover tips to help you cope with grief.
Helping students when they face the breakup of families, the loss of friends and relationships or the sudden absence of control in their lives.
Get tips to help students and their families keep going when the going gets tough.
When you don’t get the amount of oxygen you should, you may think differently. Get tips for calming down.
If left unaddressed, stress can continue to build and affect overall health. Tips to help yourself, your students and their family members.
