Mid twentieth century the term mental health begins to be used explicitly and we see the emergence of mental health counselling in schools. Developments culminate in Wall's (1955) landmark book Education and Mental Health, which set out a whole school approach. In the latter part of the ...
Schools are a key forum for mental health prevention and intervention. Childhood mental disorder can lead to reduced attendance at school, increases the likelihood of exclusion and dropout from school, and can impair academic attainment. Stressors specific to the school environment, such as bullying,...
The following is excerpted from the National Review. To read the full article, CLICK HERE. There’s a rising trend for states to write legislation incorporating “mental health” as a valid excuse for student absences. Illinois joined the trend this year
Although global awareness of mental health in schools has grown consistently in recent times, there isstill a long way to go to create a safe environment for all. In the field of education, especially, responsibilities are much heavier, particularly concerning young studen...
Mental Health Awareness in Schools Mental health is a critical aspect of overall well-being, and its importance cannot be overstated, especially among young people. In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the need to prioritize mental health awareness and support in schools. In ...
Bullying at boarding schools has a negative impact on students' emotional health, but for male students, having a school staff member to rely on for support may mute the harmful effects of bullying, according to a new University at Buffalo study. Support networks did not have the same effect...
Recent research suggests the increased focus on mental health might not improve mental health The increase in mental health education and support at schools can only be a good thing, right? Turns out it might not be quite that simple: Research from recent years finds that a focus on mental ...
Why Does Mental Health Day Matter? There are several reasons it is important to schools: 50% of all chronic mental illnesses begin at the age of 14. Bullying, which can impact mental illness, is a growing issue in schools across the country. More than 70% of students say they have been...
Some schools decided to offer students some days off (休息日) for Mental Health Days because of the problems many students are facing. Here are some students’ opinions on School Mental Health Days. School should give kids days off for mental health because mental health is just as important...
As one mental health lead and head of Year 10 at a large secondary school explained, in the current situation, “with healthcare being stretched and social care teams being stretched… a lot is being pushed on schools because we’re the ones who are here”. ...