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.
Supporting Students Through Grief & Loss
Friday, April 3, 2026
Grief is something every person experiences, yet we rarely talk about how deeply it affects children and teens—or how often it shows up in schools. Learn what grief really is and practical ways to support students who are navigating it.
Relationship Mapping: Ensuring All Students Feel Connected at School
Sunday, March 1, 2026
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.
Supporting Students with Eating Disorders: A Guide for Educators
Sunday, February 1, 2026
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.
Understanding Childhood Anxiety
Friday, January 2, 2026
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.
Beyond the Bell: Why Third Spaces Matter for Whole-Community and School Well-Being
Monday, December 1, 2025
Learn what "third spaces" are, why they matter for systems wellness, and ways we can all work to create third spaces that cultivate belonging, connection, and joy.
Healthy Leadership Starts Here: 10 Practical Tips
Sunday, November 2, 2025
From SelfCare to StaffCare, learn 10 ways to put healthy leadership into your practice.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
Your Guide to Navigating Community Mental Health Supports
Thursday, May 1, 2025
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.