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Covid-19’s Impact on Students’ Academic and …

WEBThat impact on well-being may be magnified by another effect of school closures: Schools are “the de facto mental health system for many children and adolescents,” providing …

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What’s the Role of Teachers in Supporting Student …

WEBBecause mental health and counseling resources are stretched so thin at the school, teachers will in many cases be the first and last resort for students. “Every adult in the …

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Introducing Students to Health Care Careers Edutopia

WEBIntroducing Students to Health Care Careers. An online, hands-on program opens middle school students’ eyes to the wide range of opportunities in health care fields. When …

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Student Wellness Edutopia

WEBWhether through physical education, health education, or health and nutrition policy within a school, learn about ways to promote and maintain student wellness. While rising rates …

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Isolated Students May Struggle to Stay Mentally Healthy

WEBThe Covid-19 pandemic has had a detrimental impact on many students’ mental health. In a May 2020 survey, seven out of 10 teens reported mental health struggles, 61 percent …

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Mental Health Edutopia

WEBA New Theory on the Teen Mental Health Crisis. While rising rates of teen mental health issues can’t be pinned to a single root cause, a 2023 study surfaced a compelling …

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Research-Tested Benefits of Breaks Edutopia

WEBExercise breaks—whether short activities in the classroom or recess—help promote physical fitness, which in turn boosts brain health. In 2013, the National Academy of …

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A New Theory on the Teen Mental Health Crisis Edutopia

WEBThere is growing concern around the widespread mental health issues that teenagers face, and while finding causes can be elusive, a recent study reveals a new angle—rooted in …

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Breaking the Cycle of Silence Around Black Mental Health

WEBIn the three years between 2015 and 2018, major depressive episodes in Black teens increased by 14 percent, and suicide attempts by Black youth increased by 73 percent …

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Small Daily Practices to Boost Mental Health

WEBMental health advocate Clifford Beers was one of the first to suggest how dedicating daily time to positive behaviors could improve mental well-being while preventing burnout and …

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Using Technology to Teach Health and Wellness Edutopia

WEBThis app is mostly for upper elementary/middle school students, but it looks like lots of fun. (If I had time to run at all anymore, I'd use it!) Turn your run into a zombie adventure! …

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A Suicide Awareness and Prevention Guide for Schools Edutopia

WEBMarch 6, 2023. MicroStockHub / iStock. Mental health is an important issue for all middle and high schools. Nationally, suicide is the second-leading cause of death for 10- to 14 …

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Are We Facing a Mental Health Crisis for Boys

WEBOne study found that the rates of depression increased by 52 percent in teens between 2005 and 2017, and in 2019, 70 percent of teens reported anxiety and depression as …

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Building a Whole Child Wellness Team

WEB1. Create a Whole-Child Wellness Team. Whole-child wellness is a team effort. The most effective way to bridge the work of those promoting nutrition and physical activity with …

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The Psychological Toll of High-Stakes Testing Edutopia

WEBHamilton’s findings were troubling: The anxiety caused by imminent, high-stakes tests leaked into daily life and were “correlated with poor health behaviors, including …

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Students Can Now Miss School for a ‘Mental Health Day’

WEBJohn Holcroft / Ikon Images. “Mental health days” now join the flu, stomachache, and common cold as excusable absences in schools in Oregon and Utah. Legislation passed …

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4 Ways Teachers Can Support Students’ Emotional Well-Being

WEB4 Ways to Promote a Sense of Belonging in The Classroom. 1. Promote a sense of empowerment to develop social and emotional literacy. Providing structure, consistency, …

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Creative Approaches to Supporting the Emotional Well-Being

WEBThe focus of these wellness sessions is teacher self-care. Research has shown that teachers have the most impact on student achievement, and it is clear to our …

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Covid Changed Student Behavior—How Are Schools Responding

WEBBy May 2021, for example, 71 percent of families said the pandemic was negatively affecting their children’s mental health, and social isolation topped families’ list of …

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Providing Students With Emotional Support Edutopia

WEBEmotional support seeking is a call for help with regulating one’s emotions. Think about 9-year-old Elena, who asks for a hug to feel less sad after falling down during recess. Or …

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How to Help Students Manage Their Emotions

WEB2. Empower Students to Self-Regulate. Everyone occasionally experiences emotional distress and dysregulation. It can be a brief setback but doesn’t need to dominate our …

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The Enduring Importance of Extracurriculars Edutopia

WEBThe Enduring Importance of Extracurriculars. It will be tempting to put after-school activities on the back burner this fall, but experts say that’s a missed opportunity—especially for …

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