More states are allowing students to take mental health days off
2 years, 6 months ago

More states are allowing students to take mental health days off

NPR  

More states are allowing students to take mental health days off Enlarge this image toggle caption Giles Bruce/Kaiser Health News Giles Bruce/Kaiser Health News Linnea Sorensen falls into a funk whenever her girlfriend of four years leaves for her six-month stints with the Marines, and the high school junior has trouble concentrating on her classwork. "I'm somebody who struggles with my mental health quite a bit," said the 17-year-old, who attends school in Schaumburg, Ill., a suburb of about 77,000 people northwest of Chicago. The state allows K-12 students in public schools to have five excused absences per school year for mental health reasons, another example of the growing acknowledgment among lawmakers that emotional and physical health are intertwined. "I've been a teacher for 19 years, and this is as bad as I've seen it," Ben Lobo said of the mental health of his students at Schaumburg High School.

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BRYONY GORDON: New pupils were right to be scared this week... our schools are battery farms
3 months, 2 weeks ago

BRYONY GORDON: New pupils were right to be scared this week... our schools are battery farms

Daily Mail  

In the end, it was my daughter’s fumbling attempts to knot her new school tie that broke me. Like most parents with a child starting at secondary school this term, the emotion had been building for weeks, operation ‘accept the fact your baby is no longer a baby and hasn’t been for a while’ in full swing from the moment …

The Kids Aren't Alright: The Post-Pandemic Teen Mental Health Crisis : 1A
1 year, 9 months ago

The Kids Aren't Alright: The Post-Pandemic Teen Mental Health Crisis : 1A

NPR  

The Kids Aren't Alright: The Post-Pandemic Teen Mental Health Crisis Enlarge this image toggle caption PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images In the wake of the pandemic, many people are struggling with their mental health regardless of their age. The numbers show that 4 in 10 U.S. high schoolers experienced persistent feelings of sadness …

Pandemic youth mental health toll unprecedented, data show
1 year, 10 months ago

Pandemic youth mental health toll unprecedented, data show

The Hindu  

The pandemic took a harsh toll on U.S. teen girls’ mental health, with almost 60% reporting feelings of persistent sadness or hopelessness, according to a government survey released Monday that bolsters earlier data. But isolation, online schooling and increased reliance on social media during the pandemic made things worse for many kids, mental health experts say. The results “reflect so …

Pandemic youth mental health toll unprecedented, data show
1 year, 10 months ago

Pandemic youth mental health toll unprecedented, data show

Associated Press  

The pandemic took a harsh toll on U.S. teen girls’ mental health, with almost 60% reporting feelings of persistent sadness or hopelessness, according to a government survey released Monday that bolsters earlier data. — Recent poor mental health was reported by half of LGBTQ kids and almost one-third of American Indian and Alaska Native youth. But isolation, online schooling and …

The pandemic took a harsh toll on teen girls’ mental health, CDC says
1 year, 10 months ago

The pandemic took a harsh toll on teen girls’ mental health, CDC says

LA Times  

Players on the Stanford women’s soccer team wear warmup jerseys with “Mental Health Matters” on their backs and a butterfly patch on their sleeves to remember late goalie Katie Meyer, who died by suicide earlier in the year. The pandemic took a harsh toll on U.S. teen girls’ mental health, with almost 60% reporting feelings of persistent sadness or hopelessness, …

Child mental health has never been more important
1 year, 10 months ago

Child mental health has never been more important

The Independent  

This forthcoming week marks children’s mental health week, shining a spotlight on the importance of children’s and young people’s mental health. Against this backdrop, our mental health services are however facing overwhelming and unprecedented pressures, which existed even before the pandemic and are becoming further exacerbated by the cost of living crisis. Against the perfect storm of a mental health …

Schools struggle to staff up for youth mental health crisis
2 years, 1 month ago

Schools struggle to staff up for youth mental health crisis

Associated Press  

Mira Ugwuadu felt anxious and depressed when she returned to her high school in Cobb County, Georgia, last fall after months of remote learning, so she sought help. Despite an influx of COVID-19 relief money, school districts across the country have struggled to staff up to address students’ mental health needs that have only grown since the pandemic hit. “We …

Schools struggle to staff up for youth mental health crisis
2 years, 1 month ago

Schools struggle to staff up for youth mental health crisis

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Despite an influx of COVID-19 relief money, school districts …

Explained | Here's why mental health programmes should be taught in schools
2 years, 2 months ago

Explained | Here's why mental health programmes should be taught in schools

India Today  

A healthy childhood encompasses reaching developmental and emotional milestones, and learning to be adept at social skills. With such numbers, there is a growing need to address the mental health conditions of students, whereby they can understand themselves better and navigate through their life situations to become emotionally intelligent and resilient. THE BENEFITS OF SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMMES With the …

Here's how schools can contribute to good mental health of kids
2 years, 2 months ago

Here's how schools can contribute to good mental health of kids

Hindustan Times  

To work on the prevention of mental health issues in young children, it is important to raise awareness about the problem and schools are one of the best places to start mental health awareness. Here's how schools can contribute to good mental health of kids In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Puja Kapoor, Paediatric Neurologist and Co-Founder of Continua …

LOCALIZE IT: Safety, mental health among top school concerns
2 years, 3 months ago

LOCALIZE IT: Safety, mental health among top school concerns

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. They're staring down strains on mental health, large numbers …

Keep an eye on your student's mental health this back-to-school season
2 years, 4 months ago

Keep an eye on your student's mental health this back-to-school season

NPR  

Keep an eye on your student's mental health this back-to-school season Enlarge this image LA Johnson/NPR LA Johnson/NPR Students across the country are moving into dorms or getting ready to board school buses for their first day of class. For parents concerned about how their students are handling the new school year, here are five suggestions mental health experts say …

Youth mental health is in crisis. Are schools doing enough?
2 years, 4 months ago

Youth mental health is in crisis. Are schools doing enough?

Associated Press  

CECILIA, Ky. — For fourth-grader Leah Rainey, the school day now begins with what her teacher calls an “emotional check-in.” “It’s great to see you. If a silver lining exists, the pandemic raised awareness of the crisis and helped de-stigmatize talking about mental health, while also bringing attention to schools’ shortcomings in handling it. Asra Nomani, a mom from Fairfax …

Youth mental health is in crisis. Are schools doing enough?
2 years, 4 months ago

Youth mental health is in crisis. Are schools doing enough?

Associated Press  

CECILIA, Ky. — For fourth-grader Leah Rainey, the school day now begins with what her teacher calls an “emotional check-in.” “It’s great to see you. A recent report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found 44% of high school students said they experienced “ persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness ” during the pandemic, with girls and …

New Reports Talk About Whether Schools Are Doing Enough To Help With The Mental Health of Youths
2 years, 4 months ago

New Reports Talk About Whether Schools Are Doing Enough To Help With The Mental Health of Youths

News 18  

For fourth-grader Leah Rainey, the school day now begins with what her teacher calls an “emotional check-in.” “It’s great to see you. A recent report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found 44% of high school students said they experienced “ persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness ” during the pandemic, with girls and LGBTQ youth reporting …

6 Things People Actually Need To Improve Their Mental Health Right Now
2 years, 6 months ago

6 Things People Actually Need To Improve Their Mental Health Right Now

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Your favorite Instagram influencer can post about self-care all day, showing glamorous pictures of bubble baths and retreats. According to Cook, SEL would include increased access to and education on mental health resources and strategies, from coping mechanisms like deep breathing to increased school staff training to handle social and emotional concerns. Paid mental wellness days and …

How schools and the Biden administration are prioritizing student mental health
2 years, 7 months ago

How schools and the Biden administration are prioritizing student mental health

NPR  

How schools and the Biden administration are prioritizing student mental health Schools and the federal government are trying to provide the kinds of mental health support that many families either can't find, or can't afford. AILSA CHANG, HOST: We're going to talk now about an issue that's been front and center this year for many parents, teachers, school leaders and …

With students in turmoil, US teachers train in mental health
2 years, 8 months ago

With students in turmoil, US teachers train in mental health

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Since the pandemic started, experts have warned of a mental health crisis facing American children that is now visibly playing out at schools across the country. He is among a small but growing number of California teachers and school staff to take a course called Youth Mental Health First Aid. “Teachers and school staff are on the …

Pandemic took a toll on teen mental health, US study says
2 years, 8 months ago

Pandemic took a toll on teen mental health, US study says

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — More than 4 in 10 U.S. high school students said they felt persistently sad or hopeless during the pandemic, according to government findings released Thursday. Several medical groups have warned that pandemic isolation from school closures and lack of social gatherings has taken a toll on young people’s mental health. Teens might be afraid that an abusive …

State by state, here's how well schools are doing at supporting kids' mental health
2 years, 10 months ago

State by state, here's how well schools are doing at supporting kids' mental health

NPR  

State by state, here's how well schools are doing at supporting kids' mental health Enlarge this image toggle caption SDI Productions/Getty Images SDI Productions/Getty Images There's a growing consensus that the pandemic has taken a big emotional toll on young people. "This report card really aims to give us a better understanding and overview of what's currently happening in our …

Looking for help for your kids’ mental health? Try the school counselor
3 years ago

Looking for help for your kids’ mental health? Try the school counselor

LA Times  

Mental healthcare is becoming more of a priority in schools as the pandemic continues to affect the well-being of students and staff. One of his recommendations, as part of what he calls a “whole-of-society” effort to mitigate the pandemic’s corrosive effects on mental health, is to support students’ mental health in schools. Schools have a combination of counselors, social workers, …

With US aid money, schools put bigger focus on mental health
3 years, 1 month ago

With US aid money, schools put bigger focus on mental health

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — In Kansas City, Kansas, educators are opening an after-school mental health clinic staffed with school counselors and social workers. With a windfall of federal coronavirus relief money at hand, schools across the U.S. are using portions to quickly expand their capacity to address students’ struggles with mental health. “Now, the tone across the country is very focused on …

Record number of children being referred to mental health services
3 years, 3 months ago

Record number of children being referred to mental health services

The Independent  

A record number of people aged 18 and under have been referred to mental health services, according to new analysis. More than 190,200 people aged 18 and under were referred to mental health services during these these months in 2021, according to the body’s analysis of NHS Digital data. “The pandemic has had a devastating effect on the nation’s mental …

Op-Ed: The kids who aren’t all right — the pandemic’s lasting toll on youth mental health
3 years, 6 months ago

Op-Ed: The kids who aren’t all right — the pandemic’s lasting toll on youth mental health

LA Times  

During a medical school rotation in psychiatry, the writer was alarmed by how many of their patients were young people whose mental health continues to be significantly affected by the pandemic. What concerns me most about the narrative around youth mental health is the idea that kids are resilient and thus eventually will recover from the stressors of this past …

Mental health issues that students are facing today
3 years, 8 months ago

Mental health issues that students are facing today

India Today  

In the current wake of the pandemic, WHO states that India is the most depressed country in the world. These statistics alone are alarming enough to take cognizance of the fact that mental health among students is going to be the next crisis. As mental health professionals, we are Mental health issues that students are facing today What we need …

Why Kids Need Mental Health Days, Too — Especially Right Now
3 years, 9 months ago

Why Kids Need Mental Health Days, Too — Especially Right Now

Huff Post  

Getty Images “Pausing to take time for mental health and well-being helps to teach children to assess what their difficulties are and to address them accordingly,” said one clinical psychologist. Students who got a reprieve from in-person bullying during distance learning may fear they’ll be picked on again, said Michele Borba, educational psychologist and author of the upcoming book “Thrivers: …

'I've Tried Everything': Pandemic Worsens Child Mental Health Crisis
3 years, 11 months ago

'I've Tried Everything': Pandemic Worsens Child Mental Health Crisis

NPR  

'I've Tried Everything': Pandemic Worsens Child Mental Health Crisis Enlarge this image toggle caption Audra Melton for NPR Audra Melton for NPR A bag of Doritos, that's all Princess wanted. Sponsor Message That's because there are fewer outpatient services now available to children, she says, and because the children showing up at ERs "are more serious." "Especially when I can …

How Covid-19 has affected mental well-being of children
4 years, 1 month ago

How Covid-19 has affected mental well-being of children

India Today  

For the past 6 months, various experts and prognosticators in India are prognosticated about how the coronavirus pandemic will bring revolutionary transformation in a student's life across various domains which include education, social gatherings, extracurriculars, etc. How digital health solutions have helped kids amid Covid-19 pandemic: With so many changes happening around the kids, coupled with isolation, loneliness, and physical …

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