In June 2022, the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health (formerly the Iowa Center for School Mental Health) awarded $1 million in research grants to support interventions to improve social, emotional, behavioral, or psychological outcomes in Iowa’s PreK-12 schools. Each project is two years and will run from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024.
What Healthy Leadership Really Looks Like: When Health and Well-Being Come Before Bottom Line
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Are you a healthy leader? Find out what this really means, the research behind it, and why your leadership philosophy might need a health-oriented leadership (HoL) upgrade.
The “Higher Edge” Spotlight: Maria Bruno, University of Iowa
Thursday, October 16, 2025
In this "Higher Edge" spotlight, meet Maria Bruno from the University of Iowa.
Managing Workplace Disappointment on Campus: A Guide for the Mildly Jaded
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Workplace disappointments in higher ed are real. Learn how to acknowledge, reframe, and manage them with perspective, humor, and purpose.
A Student Lifeline: Jessica Deahl Shapes Linn-Mar’s Mental Health Culture
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Jessica Deahl’s passion and bold vision for the future of mental health and well being has made her an inspiration for students to look up to at Linn-Mar Community High School. Jessica, a Student Assistance Counselor, is honored as the October 2025 Iowa School Mental Health Hero of the Month.
Balance is for Yoga: 5 Ideas for Work Life Integration Instead
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Discover why work-life balance falls short and how work-life integration offers a realistic, holistic approach. Explore 5 practical strategies to navigate school life with ease.
The “Higher Edge” Spotlight: Ali Sheahan, Hawkeye Community College
Friday, September 19, 2025
In this "Higher Edge" spotlight, meet Ali Sheahan from Hawkeye Community College.
Gratitude in the Ivory Tower: Why Expressing “Gratitude” Is a Radical Campus Act
Friday, September 19, 2025
Gratitude isn’t just good for the receiver. It’s good for the giver. Expressing thanks activates the brain’s reward centers, reduces stress, and increases feelings of connection. Expressing “thanks” is a free well-being program! Learn practical (and memorable) takeaways to carry gratitude with you wherever you go.
In the news: UI Scanlan Center promotes accessible mental health services for Suicide Prevention Month
Thursday, September 11, 2025
The center is launching new group therapy sessions for parents and caregivers, offering a space for adults to share their experiences, support one another, and gain tools to better help their children.
When Courageous and Compassionate Leadership Meet: How Meghan Wilson Helped Elevate Riverside (IA) Community
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Meghan Wilson's heart for service and bold vision for mental health and well-being have made her an irreplaceable asset to Riverside Community School District (IA). Meghan, a school psychologist at Green Hills AEA, is honored as the September 2025 Iowa School Mental Health Hero of the Month.
From Student to Scanlan Center Social Worker: The Power of a Practicum Experience
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Growing up in a family of educators, Kaitlin Poock always felt at home in schools—but it wasn’t until her MSW practicum that she realized how her passion for social work could serve K–12 students. Now a full-time social worker at the Scanlan Center, she provides counseling, crisis support, and creative resources that help make mental health care more accessible to K-12 students and educators in Iowa.