Mental Health
Find compassionate perspectives and evidence-based strategies to foster school environments that promote psychological well-being and support students experiencing behavioral, emotional, or social challenges.
Teaching Students to Persevere Without Getting Burned Out
These strategies for balancing perseverance with well-being can help students learn how to take a break and still reach their goals.271Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.How to Address School Avoidance
To help reduce chronic absenteeism, schools can help students learn how to self-regulate and manage feelings of discomfort.Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.De-escalating the Brain, Not the Behavior
When students feel intense emotions, it’s important for teachers to meet them where they are and use strategies that guide them toward self-regulation.Making Students Feel Safe
A trauma-informed approach ensures that students feel safe, supported, and nurtured—to improve their chances of academic success.129.7kYour content has been saved!
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When Students Are Traumatized, Teachers Are Too
Trauma in students’ lives takes an emotional and physical toll on teachers as well. Experts weigh in on the best ways to cope.113.8kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.A Daily Support System for Students
Students who need extra social and emotional support have a quick check-in with an adult at the start and end of each day.89.9kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.A Multi-Tiered Approach to Digital Wellness
Schools can take steps to combat the negative effects of social media and empower students to use digital media in safe, healthy ways.311Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Why Kids Should Nature Journal at All Grade Levels
A 2023 review makes a strong case that hands-on observation of natural phenomena has both academic and psychological benefits.60-Second Strategy: Snowball Toss
A quick, fun classroom activity fosters open dialogue while releasing pent-up energy.47.8kYour content has been saved!
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Covid-19’s Impact on Students’ Academic and Mental Well-Being
The pandemic has revealed—and exacerbated—inequities that hold many students back. Here’s how teachers can help.28.1kYour content has been saved!
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The How and Why of Trauma-Informed Teaching
In an extraordinary Twitter chat, educators discuss building trauma-informed social and emotional learning environments.33.8kYour content has been saved!
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A De-escalation Exercise for Upset Students
A simple technique that takes just a few minutes can help an agitated student regain the state of mind needed for learning.24.9kYour content has been saved!
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In High School, the Kids Are Not All Right
With social and academic pressure mounting, a teacher shares what he’s learned about tracking his students’ mental well-being.33.6kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Creating a Dedicated Space for Reflection
Providing students with a quiet spot where they can calm themselves in times of stress helps them develop self-regulation.30kYour content has been saved!
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Addressing Persistent Defiance
Any student may refuse to cooperate at times, but handling students with oppositional defiant disorder requires that teachers have a plan.27kYour content has been saved!
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