Youth populations are increasingly becoming more diverse, and minority students now comprise the largest demographic in U.S. schools. Young people from different cultural backgrounds have a wide range of experiences that contribute to their mental health, such as the...
Nearly half of all students will experience mental health challenges at some point during their time in grades K through 12. Addressing these needs is an important step to supporting student mental health and is critical for students’ wellbeing and success in school....
Every year in December, we like to look back to reflect upon everything we have been able to accomplish throughout the year. 2020 has been a year like no other, with COVID-19, social movements, and an historic election causing the world as we once knew it to be...
Today’s youth are increasingly focused on maintaining positive mental health, with nearly 9 in 10 young people identifying mental health as a top priority. However, young people experience many barriers to mental health supports, with nearly half of struggling youth...
Mental health challenges will affect nearly half of all students during their time in grades K through 12. These circumstances often impact students’ academic and social lives and can lead to the need for treatment in a hospital or mental health facility....
As society becomes increasingly aware of mental health issues and their effects on how we live our lives, it’s important that students are included in this conversation. Children and teens who face mental health needs can experience additional challenges in the...
