Content Tagged: "mental health"

Learn about the CDC's new Action Guide for School and District Leaders by

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) new action guide for school and district leaders shares six strategies schools can use to pro

Even before the challenges of the past few years, mental health concerns for elementary-age students were on the rise. Facing an increase in studentsâ

For many students, the traditional brick and mortar school is their only safe place to turn. Learn about ways to create th

Cultural competency within the counseling profession has become a major emphasis and is even more critical for school coun

Learn how you can help your school prevent suicide by utilizing the Model School District Policy on Suicide Prevention res

Hear an overview of best practices in responding to suicide deaths in schools, using the After A Suicide Toolkit as a guiding document.  Walk away wi

Students who are 11-14 years of age experience rapid change, extended freedom and see their peers and adults in new roles. Body confidence and self-es

Mental Health is an "all in" that requires the work of school counselors, educators, parents and community members. Creating regular mental health edu

What's wrong with trying to be perfect? Examine factors that can influence the development of perfectionism, and look at ways to support students with

Positive self-esteem can make a big difference for children with learning and attention issues. When children value themselves, they’re more likely

Unfortunately LGBTQ youth are statistically more likely to commit suicide than their peers. Hear from The Trevor Project, the leading organization pro

Working with undocumented students is a culturally relevant topic in school counseling. Gain an increased awareness of this population by hearing key

Social media has transformed the lives of girls in profound ways and affects the ways girls navigate their personal and social lives. Hear the finding

If unaddressed, childhood and adolescent anxiety can have a lasting negative impact on students’ social/emotional development, academic success and