by learnwells | Nov 11, 2020 | Behavioral Health, counseling, Education Programs, Mental health in schools, Parents, School Districts, Teaching, Virtual Learning
Supporting Students Through the Continuum of Care: Addressing Emerging Mental Health Needs Mental health challenges will affect nearly half of all students at some point before the age of 18. These circumstances can have a significant impact on academic performance,...
by learnwells | Oct 29, 2020 | counseling, Mental health in schools, Parents, School Districts
Needs Assessment Part 2: Understanding Common Student Mental Health Conditions Adolescent mental health is becoming an increasing concern in K-12 schools, with one in six U.S. youth living with a mental health condition. While identifying symptoms of student mental...
by learnwells | Oct 27, 2020 | counseling, Mental health in schools, Parents, School Districts
Needs Assessment Part 1: Identifying Common Student Mental Health Conditions With 49% of all K-12 students experiencing some level of a mental health condition during their time in school, it’s important to be able to identify students with emerging needs in order to...
by learnwells | Oct 20, 2020 | Mental health in schools, School Districts
Three Ways to Advocate for Student Mental Health It’s estimated that 1 in 6 school-aged youth live with a mental health condition. However, nearly 70% of students in need of professional help for a mental health concern do not receive adequate treatment. With these...
by learnwells | Oct 13, 2020 | Mental health in schools, School Districts
Increasing Funds for Student Mental Health Services Increasing Funds for Student Mental Health Services As many schools already struggle to find space in their budget to cover academic needs due to chronic underfunding, implementing important student services––such as...
by learnwells | Sep 14, 2020 | Behavioral Health, Mental health in schools, School Districts
Survey Results: How Districts Are Supporting Mental Health for Students During the 2020-21 School Year The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an uncertain year for districts, educators, and students in many ways. Schools are still deciding how to approach back-to-school,...
