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Teens Are Advocating for Mental Health Days Off …

(7 days ago) WebAnd a C.D.C. report found that the proportion of 12- to 17-year-olds visiting emergency rooms for mental health reasons rose 31 percent for most of 2020 compared with 2019. In New York, California

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/23/well/mind/mental-health-day-laws-kids.html

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Students Speak Out: 'We Need Mental Health Days' - Education …

(7 days ago) WebThere are three main arguments for mental health days. They allow students a way to support themselves outside school. School can be extremely stressful. You need to take a break, take a breather

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/students-speak-out-we-need-mental-health-days/2021/06

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12 States Offer Excused Mental Health Days For Students In School

(2 days ago) WebSince Riddle’s testimony, more states have approved excused absences for mental heath for school-aged children and teens. According to VeryWell Mind, states that have mental health absences

https://www.today.com/parents/parents/mental-health-days-students-school-rcna40320

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Should Kids Take Mental Health Days? - Child Mind Institute

(6 days ago) WebA mental health day might be appropriate for something specific like a breakup or recovering from a long hard week. But if kids are experiencing ongoing issues, like problems with friends, or anxiety about school, says Stephanie Ruggiero, PsyD a clinical psychologist at the Child Mind Institute, an occasional day off isn’t a fix.

https://childmind.org/article/should-kids-take-mental-health-days/

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More Schools Are Offering Student Mental Health Days. Here's …

(2 days ago) WebHere’s What You Need to Know. State lawmakers in New York are considering a bill to allow K-12 students to take mental health days. If it passes, New York will join a dozen other states that

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/more-schools-are-offering-student-mental-health-days-heres-what-you-need-to-know/2023/01

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More states are allowing students to take mental …

(7 days ago) WebSchool officials in Plainfield, Ill. — a town about 35 miles southwest of Chicago whose district has an enrollment of more than 25,000 — said 3,703 students took a combined 6,237 mental health

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/06/10/1103939937/kids-mental-health-days

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Student mental health is in crisis. Campuses are rethinking their …

(1 days ago) WebBy nearly every metric, student mental health is worsening. During the 2020–2021 school year, more than 60% of college students met the criteria for at least one mental health problem, according to the Healthy Minds Study, which collects data from 373 campuses nationwide (Lipson, S. K., et al., Journal of Affective Disorders, Vol. 306, …

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2022/10/mental-health-campus-care

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Why students should have mental health days - TED

(7 days ago) WebSchool can be rife with stress, anxiety, panic attacks and even burnout -- but there's often no formal policy for students who need to prioritize their well-being. Hailey Hardcastle explains why schools should offer mental health days and allow students time to practice emotional hygiene without stigma. Follow along to learn how she and a team of fellow teens …

https://www.ted.com/talks/hailey_hardcastle_why_students_should_have_mental_health_days

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Resources for Students and Educators - National Institute of …

(7 days ago) WebResources for Students and Educators. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) offers a variety of learning resources for students and teachers about mental health and the brain. Whether you want to understand mental health challenges, promote emotional well-being in the classroom, or simply learn how to take care of your own mental

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/get-involved/digital-shareables/mental-health-resources-for-students-and-educators

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Mental Health Days: School Absence Policies NAMI

(8 days ago) WebTaking a sick day to manage one’s mental health shouldn’t be rare — it should be encouraged, without fear of stigma or discrimination. NAMI supports school policies that include both physical and mental health concerns as acceptable reasons for school absence, allowing students to better take care of all their health needs.

https://www.nami.org/Advocacy/Policy-Priorities/Improving-Health/Mental-Health-Days-School-Absence-Policies/

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Should Students Get Mental Health Days Off From School?

(6 days ago) WebThe measures “empower” children to take care of their mental health, one expert said. On July 1, a law in Oregon went into effect giving students five mental health days in a three-month

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/12/learning/students-mental-health-days.html

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Students Are Getting Mental Health Days. So Why Don't Teachers?

(9 days ago) WebLesser-Gonzalez, the 5th grade teacher, said she’d rather have more time for planning and paperwork, “so we don’t reach the point of needing a mental health day.”. In the meantime, Emily

https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/students-are-getting-mental-health-days-so-why-dont-teachers/2021/08

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Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Schools CDC

(Just Now) WebThis resource [PDF – 2 MB] provides practical tools designed to help you 1) Reflect on what your school or district is already doing to promote mental health and well-being, 2) Prioritize strategies and approaches from the Action Guide to fill gaps and strengthen what is already in place, and 3) Plan for Action to implement the strategies and

https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/mental-health-action-guide/index.html

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Mental health days are the new sick days for students and schools …

(Just Now) WebMental health days are the new sick days for students and schools are OK with it. Posted on July 30, 2022 “What is helpful about the way in which mental health days are being rolled out in some states is that there’s a certain number of days that is allocated to take off,” Dr. Christine M. Crawford, NAMI associate medical director, told TODAY …

https://www.nami.org/Press-Media/In-The-News/2022/Mental-health-days-are-the-new-sick-days-for-students-and-schools-are-OK-with-it

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These Are the US States Allowing Student Mental Health Days

(2 days ago) WebStates Where Mental Health Days Are Allowed. Washington: On June 9, 2022 the state of Washington and the State Superintendent approved a new law that will allow students to use mental or behavioral health reasons as a valid excuse for an absence. California: On October 8th, 2021 Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bills …

https://www.verywellmind.com/us-states-allowing-student-mental-health-days-5270047

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How Colleges Today Are Supporting Student Mental Health

(1 days ago) WebThe challenge is clear. In 2018, researchers who surveyed almost 14,000 first-year college students (in eight countries) found that 35 percent struggled with a mental illness, particularly depression or anxiety. Here in the U.S., college students seeking mental health services report that anxiety is their #1 concern—and it is on the rise.

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_colleges_today_are_supporting_student_mental_health

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8 Key Reasons Why Students Should Have Mental Health Days

(5 days ago) WebMental health days, a concept increasingly acknowledged in educational settings, are designated days off from school aimed at supporting students’ mental and emotional well-being. These days are particularly pertinent given recent statistics: a study by the American Psychological Association found that 45% of teens reported feeling stressed

https://scienceandliteracy.org/why-students-should-have-mental-health-days/

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SUPPORTING COLLEGE STUDENTS - Mental Health America

(1 days ago) WebColleges are increasingly talking about mental health as students, advocates, and leaders are pushing . institutions to. create mentally healthy campuses. Despite growing advocacy, students still often go without needed supports, like counseling or peer support. 1. In addition to barriers to mental health services, students face other obstacles to

https://www.mhanational.org/sites/default/files/MHA%20College%20Report%202021.pdf

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Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Schools: An …

(2 days ago) WebIntroduction. This action guide was designed for school administrators in kindergarten through 12th grade schools (K-12), including principals and leaders of school-based student support teams, to identify evidence-based strategies, approaches, and practices that can positively influence students’ mental health.

https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/mental-health-action-guide/pdf/DASH_MH_Action_Guide_508.pdf

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Why are mental health days for students important? - SingleCare

(4 days ago) WebMental health days are valuable ways to manage stress, low moods, and anxiety, but they aren’t always the best option. “If there are any struggles a child is having at school, avoidance by not going to school is not the answer,” says Dr. Mandal, who advises that parents, teachers, and students work together to address issues such as a

https://www.singlecare.com/blog/mental-health-days-for-students/

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Supporting College Students During a Mental Health Crisis

(4 days ago) WebA separate study in the spring of 2022 from the American College Health Association’s National College Health Assessment found that 75 percent of students reported moderate or serious

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/facilitating-change/202405/supporting-college-students-during-a-mental-health-crisis

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Why mental health days are important for students Talkspace

(1 days ago) WebTaking a mental health day will help students learn to manage their stress. A break allows students to destress and re-energize so they can cope better, both now and in the future. This is a life skill that adolescents can carry into adulthood. 3. …

https://business.talkspace.com/articles/mental-health-days-for-students

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Student mental-health days would be excused absences under …

(5 days ago) WebDecember 20, 2023, 1:10pm PST. Republish. Michigan legislation would allow students to take up to five excused mental health days without needing a note from a doctor or therapist. (Halfpoint

https://www.chalkbeat.org/detroit/2023/12/20/michigan-bill-lets-students-take-excused-mental-health-days/

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Healthy Minds Study is first step in boosting campus mental health

(1 days ago) WebThe Healthy Minds Study, a baseline assessment that measures students’ attitudes, behaviors and awareness of emotional well-being, is being conducted through Sunday, April 24. All students will

https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2022/04/healthy-minds-study-first-step-boosting-campus-mental-health-services

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Why does student mental health suffer during summer? Here's …

(6 days ago) WebCrime rates and the risk of crime victimization generally increase during the summer, according to The Department of Justice, and exposure to violence can take a toll on mental health. For example

https://kvia.com/news/business-technology/stacker-science/2024/05/25/why-does-student-mental-health-suffer-during-summer-heres-what-the-data-says/

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To Address the Mental Health Crisis, Look to School Nurses TIME

(7 days ago) WebRNs also have the skills to address the mental health crisis. “Too often, schools silo student mental health to the counselor,” says Yale professor Joanne Iennaco, a psychiatric nurse

https://time.com/6975013/teen-mental-health-school-nurse/

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Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day SAMHSA

(1 days ago) WebProject AWARE and Other Grant Programs for Children and Youth. This fiscal year (FY24) alone, SAMHSA will invest more than $550 million to support children’s mental health through numerous grant programs, including more than $110 million for Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education), a program that helps schools develop …

https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/observances/childrens-mental-health-awareness-day

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Supporting The Mental Health of a College Student: A Brief How …

(Just Now) WebAdobe Stock Image Source: Beznika Single Mom Affectionately Hugging Teenage Daughter There are many ways that parents, families, friends, caregivers, or supporters in any role can help college students throughout their time in college, especially as it pertains to their mental health.

https://career.uml.edu/blog/2024/05/15/supporting-the-mental-health-of-a-college-student-a-brief-how-to-guide/

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Protests magnify concerns about student mental health - Inside …

(5 days ago) WebEver since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the lives of college students across the country, campuses have faced an epidemic of mental health challenges, including loneliness, anxiety and depression. Now, recent data from online counseling platforms show the mental toll has only increased as students try to make sense of the …

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/students/physical-mental-health/2024/05/10/protests-magnify-concerns-about-student-mental

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Supporting kids’ mental health is within our grasp

(3 days ago) WebContact. DPI Media Line, (608) 266-3559. When people ask me what a major barrier is facing individual Wisconsin students today, I don’t have to think hard to come up with an answer: Support for their mental health. On a visit last year to a school in southwest Wisconsin, several students told me their school is doing the best it can to

https://dpi.wi.gov/news/releases/2024/mental-health-awareness-jill-underly-students

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School-based mental health work gets $13 million boost

(3 days ago) Web2024. May. 24. BOSTON — More than 30 “high-need” Massachusetts schools are getting funding to establish mental health support programs, Gov. Maura Healey announced Tuesday as the

https://www.sentinelandenterprise.com/2024/05/24/school-based-mental-health-work-gets-13-million-boost/

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $13 Million Investment …

(5 days ago) WebBRYT helps students navigate and balance academic requirements and mental health treatment, while also providing the space to take a step back when needed. Expanding this program means that more students than ever before will be able to access the mental health support they need, in their home and at school.

https://www.mass.gov/news/healey-driscoll-administration-announces-13-million-investment-to-expand-bryt-student-mental-health-program-0

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CCSD Board of Education proposes budget, plans to increase

(6 days ago) WebThe Clarke County School District recently proposed a budget totaling over $240 million, a nearly 10% increase from last year. Tim Denson represents District 5 on the Board of Education, and he sat down with WUGA’s Alexia Ridley to speak about the potential budget earlier this week.

https://www.wuga.org/local-news/2024-05-25/ccsd-board-of-education-proposes-budget-plans-to-increase-paraprofessional-and-mental-health-support-for-students

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Is the drive to overachieve fueling the mental health crisis among

(6 days ago) WebIf you or someone you know is considering self-harm or suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or the Suicide Crisis Line at 1-800-784-2433. Help is

https://thegrio.com/2024/05/15/is-the-drive-to-overachieve-fueling-the-mental-health-crisis-among-students-of-color/

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Occupational Therapy students work to end the stigma of mental …

(Just Now) WebNearly $2,000 were raised, and the proceeds will support LAC and scholarships for OT students who demonstrate a commitment to supporting mental health and wellness in practice and eradicating the damaging effects of stigma, Lambdin-Pattavina said. Return to all news. About the University of New England. The University of New …

https://www.une.edu/news/2024/occupational-therapy-students-work-end-stigma-mental-illness

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Psychologist urges mental health support for students traumatised …

(1 days ago) WebA Hong Kong psychologist has called for mental health support for students affected by traumatic events such as a recent knife attack in a school. On Thursday, a 13-year-old girl allegedly

https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3263136/psychologist-urges-mental-health-support-students-traumatised-hong-kong-school-knife-attack

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