In this "Higher Edge" spotlight, meet Amanda Seemann from Indian Hills Community College.

Would you know psychological safety if you've experienced it? Discover why psychological safety matters, how it actually shows up on campus, and intentional strategies for fostering it in your workplace.

Taylor Ford, MSW, LISW, has been instrumental in increasing access to eating disorder support for Iowa's K-12 students, school staff, and parents. She was recently featured in the Iowa Capital Dispatch, highlighting our clinic's eating disorder evaluations and therapy services.

Relationship mapping is a proven way to improve school climate and conditions of learning. Try implementing this strategy to strengthen adult-student relationships in your classroom or school.

In this "Higher Edge" spotlight, meet Becca Papian from Des Moines Area Community College-Urban Campus.

Relationships are a part of our campus infrastructure. However, relational rupture is bound to happen. When it does, how do we move towards restoration? Learn the process of repair and 5 practical actions to take to move toward repair.

Kelli Johnson, school counselor at Parkview Elementary (Marion Independent School District, Iowa), has been named the February 2026 Iowa School Mental Health Hero of the Month.

University of Iowa College of Education professors Kari Vogelgesang and Mark McDermott have begun co-hosting their own podcast to discuss topics related to teacher wellness and challenges in education. The “EDUcation Unscripted and Xplored” podcast aired its first two episodes in January and is available on the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health website, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

Educators are often the first to notice warning signs of eating disorders. Learn what to look for, why early intervention matters, and how to support students.

Anxiety affects millions of K–12 students. Explore common anxiety disorders, what symptoms look like in kids, and strategies that help students feel safe and supported.