CDC data highlights COVID-19’s toll on student mental health
CDC data highlights COVID-19's toll on student mental health
Youth Anxiety, Depression and Abuse Surged During COVID. 6 Charts from New CDC Data Show How Students Suffered — And Ways to Help Them Recover
Youth Anxiety, Depression and Abuse Surged During COVID. 6 Charts from New CDC Data Show How Students Suffered — And Ways to Help Them Recover
MacPhee: Schools and Educators Are Uniquely Positioned to Support Students’ Mental Health. Here Are 7 Things They Can Do
As schools are where young people spend the majority of their time, educators, staff and districts must act now to support the mental health of their students as they contend with the new normal, and beyond
Peer counseling gains popularity as California schools beef up student mental health services
As schools look for new ways to address student mental health amid the Covid pandemic, more are turning to a practice that costs almost nothing and, if done well, can lead to life-changing results for all involved: peer counseling.
How supportive state policies can help kids’ mental health
The vast majority of Americans – 87% – are concerned about the wellbeing of the next generation, according to a new poll.
Loneliness Damages Not Just Children’s Mental Health, But Their Grades As Well
Even a temporary bout of loneliness at age 12 puts children at risk of worse qualifications when they leave school up to six years later, according to a new study.
Amid a national mental health crisis for kids, here’s how parents can help
School closures. Family strains. Isolated and quarantined friends. Even when kids haven't directly experienced COVID-19, the pandemic has strained their mental health. Here's how parents can help
School Closures May Have Long-Term Impact On Children’s Mental Health
While the focus is on making up for lost learning, a new study suggests the impact of school closures goes much deeper and wider than gaps in children's education.
New law on mental health curriculum goes into effect with start of the new year
Health classes in California high schools will soon cover more than nutrition and exercise. Thanks to a new law that went into effect Jan. 1, students will learn about depression, schizophrenia, mood disorders and other serious mental health conditions.
Kids are back in school — and struggling with mental health issues
Kids are back in school — and struggling with mental health issues