Addressing the Mental Health and Well-Being of Educators Through Self and Collective Care
A growing body of research suggests that teaching is one of the most stressful occupations in the United States. An alarming 46% of educators teaching grades K-12 experience high levels of daily stress (or chronic stress) throughout the school year, which is comparable to levels reported by nurses and physicians.
Effectively Integrating School Behavioral Health Frameworks to Promote Student Success
This guide is intended to help educators and education leaders understand the main components of the most prominent school behavioral health frameworks and approaches utilized in the District of Columbia (DC) public (DCPS) and public charter schools (DCPCS), as well as best practices associated with the successful integration of two
Advancing Comprehensive School Mental Health Systems: Guidance From the Field
The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools is proud to be part of the team behind “Advancing Comprehensive School Mental Health Systems: Guidance From the Field.” The report’s insights are designed to promote positive school climate and safety, strengthen students’ social and emotional learning, and foster mental health
School Mental Health Services for the 21st Century: Lessons from the District of Columbia School Mental Health Program
This report is based on a 16-month examination of school-connected mental health programshere in the District of Columbia and in cities, counties and states around the nation. In the courseof the study, the authors conducted an in-depth examination of school mental health programsin DC, reviewed relevant literature, and interviewed 100