In this "Higher Edge" spotlight, meet Ali Sheahan from Hawkeye Community College.

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.

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.

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.

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.

You give so much—don’t forget yourself. These 5 self-care tips will help educators and school mental health professionals set boundaries and thrive all year long.

This practice brief discusses evidence-based trauma-informed screening tools, consent considerations, and implementation tips for school-based mental health professionals and educators.

Mental health literacy (MHL) education can improve mental health outcomes in adolescents. In this practice brief, learn why MHL programs are critical in K-12 schools and the best practices for implementation.

This practice brief provides practical, research-backed strategies to promote educator well-being at every level—from classroom routines to districtwide policy. Learn how schools can create supportive environments where both students and staff flourish.

Explore best practices for school-clinic collaboration to support students with challenging behavior, from referral to intervention and lasting behavior change.