Practical School Mental Health Tips and Tools

Designed with K-12 educators and school staff in mind, our blog distills the most current mental health research into simple, ready-to-use strategies. From expert advice to practical tools, we help you navigate the complex world of student mental health with confidence and clarity.

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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.
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Are You a “Yes-Person” Who Needs Help Saying “No”? 5 Tips to Prioritize Your Self-Care This School Year

Monday, September 1, 2025
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.
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“Why Won’t They Just Go to School?” A Personal and Professional Reckoning with Chronic Absenteeism

Tuesday, July 1, 2025
This blog explores the roots of the national attendance crisis—from anxiety and disengagement to outdated interventions—and offers human-centered strategies to reconnect students to school.
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Let's Keep Talking: Connecting with Teens about Mental Health, Suicidal Ideation, and Self-Harm

Sunday, June 1, 2025
In this blog, we take a closer look at the mental health challenges teens may face, including suicide and self-harm. You’ll find key definitions, potential warning signs to watch for, and compassionate strategies for starting these tough but vital conversations with your teen.
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Your Guide to Navigating Community Mental Health Supports

Looking for a mental health provider but don’t know where to start? This guide helps you navigate your needs, wants, goals, mental health provider compatibility, and the cost of services, so you can begin looking for a mental health provider.
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Let's Talk: Conversation Starters for Connecting with Kids and Teens about Mental Health

Monday, March 31, 2025
When it comes to talking about mental health with children or teens, many parents struggle to find the right words. Learn practical, research-backed tips to help you create a safe, open environment where your children feel heard, understood, and supported.
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Using Conditions for Learning Data to Improve School Climate and Culture

Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Conditions for Learning includes aspects of school climate and culture, but in a very specific way. Discover how to leverage an evidence-based roadmap, assessment, and key implementation strategies to enhance Conditions for Learning and student outcomes in your K-12 school.
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The Power of Micro-Moments: Transforming Lives Through Small Acts of Connection

Saturday, February 1, 2025
Micro-moments are brief but powerful interactions that shape our relationships and sense of belonging. In education, these are the small exchanges between teachers and students that can make a world of difference.
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Systematic Goal-Setting, Not Empty Resolutions!

Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Transform your resolutions into lasting habits. Learn why some New Year's resolutions succeed while others fail through one educator's personal story, and discover 4 research-backed steps for effective goal-setting that work for both adults and students.
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Deconstructing the Student Mental Health Crisis

Friday, November 1, 2024
We deconstruct the 'mental health crisis' narrative, providing educators with a more nuanced framework. Explore four interconnected emotional states that can transform how you perceive and support student mental well-being.
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From Perfectionism to Excellence: How to Encourage Students to Embrace Growth and Learning

Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Learn how to identify and address maladaptive perfectionism in students. Discover strategies to foster excellence, encourage growth mindset, and support healthy academic achievement in the classroom.
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Classroom Strategies to Improve the Mental and Academic Well-Being of Latinx Students

Sunday, September 8, 2024
Latinx students drop out of school at higher rates compared to their white and black peers. Learn tips to best support your Latinx students’ academic and mental well-being.