Why schools are a natural setting for mental health support
SEL & Well-Being
Student Well-Being
Ensuring students have the skills to control their emotions and feel safe and confident
Student mental health is still suffering–how should we address it?
The key to supporting school systems, and students, is to harness the power of culturally-competent and age-appropriate solutions
School social workers fill critical gaps in student care
On World Social Work Day, school and community leaders can recognize the essential role that social workers play in promoting student well-being
Surveys show troubling trends in student behavior
Superintendents cite insufficient budget as one challenge preventing them from adequately addressing student mental health crises
Why student and teacher wellness comes first
Creating a school culture that supports the mental health and overall well-being of students and teachers is critical to school success
As Seattle schools sue social media companies, what’s the legal impact?
Seattle’s public school district filed a lawsuit against major social media companies, alleging their business practices have harmed the district and its students
3 strategies to support student well-being and SEL
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to SEL, but implementing SEL on a district-wide level can lead to a well-rounded program that supports student well-being
How to identify student anxiety in the classroom
Educators who strive to understand the nature of student anxiety can profoundly impact their students' lives
Educators, parents remain vigilant about protecting student mental health
A majority of parents and educators believe online educational technology can help prevent students from accessing harmful or explicit content
Our district is battling a loneliness epidemic
Every conversation that takes place between a student and a teacher has meaning, and it helps us battle student isolation
How to build deep relationships with students
Creating lasting relationships with your students is all about building trust and getting to know them on a deeper level
How a higher-ed partnership transformed student mental health services at our school
As students struggle with mounting stress and anxiety, an onsite team of licensed therapists has helped one middle school support struggling students and avoid crises
Chicago students can take up to 5 mental health days
With mental health issues increasing for youth due to the pandemic and rising violence in the city, students welcome the chance to take a break
Resource Library:
Why Your District Needs a Student Safety Audit
With a nationwide student mental health crisis, schools are burdened to protect their students–and detect risks before harm can occur. Find out how a Student Safety Audit can help ensure…
8 Ways to Promote Connection & Belonging in School
This white paper will cover the proven positive health effects of connectedness, the importance of social identity for one’s well-being, how social media use impacts connection and concrete strategies to…
Student Mental Health: The Role SEL Plays in Promoting Well-being
Children are in a mental health crisis, one that could have a lasting impact on their future. Download our whitepaper to learn how the DESSA can help to identify and…
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