Supporting Students Through Summer School: A Guide for School Healthcare Professionals
Fast away the school year passes … and soon, summer school will be starting, with its own unique set of challenges for students, families, educators, and healthcare workers. Get Ready to Roll Be ready to fully support students during summer school by ensuring continuity of care, addressing any new concerns that may arise, and providing […]
Mental Health Matters: Supporting Student Wellness During Testing Season
Schools across the United States are preparing for standardized testing this month. It’s a high-stress time for everyone – students of all ages, as well as parents, teachers, counselors, nurses, and other support staff. Minimize Test Season Anxiety Here are some ideas for supporting student wellness and success, as well as minimizing anxiety for all, […]
Navigating the Winter Blues: Mental Health Support for Students
As winter lingers, it may be difficult for some students to focus on their schoolwork, their activities, or their social and interpersonal relationships. This is not uncommon, as they may be experiencing seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. • Experts estimate that about 6 percent of the U.S. population is affected by SAD. This mood disorder […]
Heart Health Month: Promoting Wellness in Schools
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Since 1963, Hearth Health Month has been observed in February to promote actions, behaviors and initiatives in the battle against this serious health threat. As a school-based healthcare professional, you have a unique opportunity to empower the next […]
How School Counselors Can Manage Student Trauma in Crisis Situations
Trauma takes many forms and stems from a wide range of experiences, including abuse, neglect, violence, natural or man-made disasters, loss of loved ones, and more. Such occurrences have such a profound effect on a person that they negatively impact their emotional, psychological, and/or physical well-being. School counselors can greatly impact how students handle such […]
Why Behavioral Technicians are Essential for Student Mental Health Support
World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10, but a commitment to the awareness of and effective treatment of mental health issues is a year-round commitment, especially for those who work in schools. The role of school-based behavioral technicians is becoming increasingly important. They contribute to students’ well-being every day through interventions and techniques […]
