5 Ways to Cope with Challenging Students
Classroom management is probably not the reason you chose a career in teaching … yet it is a significant part …
Category: For Educators
For Educators: What to do When a Student Has an Eating Disorder
When a student who is normally engaged and motivated suddenly has trouble paying attention and seems withdrawn, teachers are often …
Healing Voices: How Educators Can Help Students Experiencing Psychosis
In the mental health world, I am best known as a parent advocate for children with mental illness. But in …
Understanding Self-harm and How Educators Can Help
Self-harm is a growing problem for adolescents and young adults. According to Mental Health America, 15% of teens reported some form …
What You Need to Know About Bullying and Student Mental Health
One afternoon a student comes to you visibly upset and tells you that one of her classmates called her a …
For Educators: Creating a Safer Place for LGBTQ Students in Your Classroom
The typical American classroom can be a place of learning, great friendship and social support. It can also be a …
Three Steps to Follow When a Parent Discloses Their Child’s Mental Illness
In your line of work, you’re used to parents calling you with concerns about their child’s academic performance, behavior, or …
For Educators: What to Do When a Student Returns from Inpatient Treatment
When a student leaves to attend an inpatient mental health care program, you’re likely to have some questions and concerns …
For Educators: What to Do When a Student Tells You about their Mental Illness
Your day starts off like any typical school day: collecting homework, passing out worksheets, and teaching the day’s lesson. Then …
For Educators: The Unique Challenge of Working with Military Kids and their Families
Mrs. Lori A. Phipps is the Military Dependent Education Specialist for Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Her Military Child Education …
