Traditional Measures Show Teens Are Thriving. Teens Report Their Mental Health is Spiraling.
By traditional measures of well-being, America’s children and teens should be doing well, according to the Hechinger Report. Consider that: Over the past two decades, high school graduation rates have gone up. Fewer teens are taking up smoking. The birth rate among 15-to-19 year olds is at a record low. Arrest rates among teens are…
A Go-To National Program for Mental Health Support
When thousands of Syrian families fleeing violence resettled in Canada several years ago, Ontario’s school mental health agency wanted to give schools tools to help refugee children process their traumatic journeys and adjust to their new lives, according to Chalkbeat Colorado. Kids were bursting into tears and struggling to explain how they felt. Parents, too,…
Teletherapy Gains Traction in California Schools
Teletherapy is becoming increasingly popular in schools across the nation as educators and social workers strive to address growing mental health issues, according to a report in Education Slice. Los Angeles County has partnered with Hazel, a teletherapy company, to provide virtual therapy sessions to students. However, the rollout has faced challenges, with only 607…
How to Support Students Afflicted by Trauma
Students across the country are faced with community violence, racial injustice and school shootings every day, leaving educators to respond by adapting lesson plans or offer emergency support, according to an article in Chalkbeat Detroit. Some schools have added social workers, counselors and other mental health resources to confront the toll community trauma can have on…
NYC Launches Free Online Therapy for Teens
New York City teens now have access to free online therapy through a recently launched program, according to a report in Chalkbeat New York. City teens, ages 13-17, can text, call or video chat with licensed therapists through the online platform Talkspace without providing payment, insurance information, or referrals, officials said. The teen telehealth initiative, which…
