Posts Tagged ‘mental health’
Resource Spotlight: Mental Illness Advocacy
Explore this skills-based health education unit designed to teach students about mental illness and the skill of advocating.
Read MoreA Conversation With Students About Vaping
I sat down for a candid conversation with a few high schoolers about vaping. In this post I share five insights I learned from my students and what this means for me moving forward.
Read MoreThe Mental Health Myth We NEED To Stop Teaching
Understand the vital difference between mental health and mental illness. This mental health myth is greatly impacting students well-being and needs to be addressed in health classrooms.
Read MoreAnxiety: Warning Signs and Ways to Help (Insight from a School Counselor)
Anxiety is a hot topic in schools. It feels like each year we’re encountering more and more students dealing with anxiety. Unfortunately, between my district’s lack of proper training and support and my shortcoming in trying to understand, I’ve been failing my students (read more on that here). And if you’re reading this, I’m guessing…
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