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Former Active Minds Mental Health Advocacy Academy students reflect on their experiences

Active Minds

The Active Minds Mental Health Advocacy (Academy) is a leadership development and mental health advocacy program that equips BIPOC and LGBTQ+ high school students to address mental health-related issues and affect change in their schools, communities, and states.

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Life: Navigating Unanticipated Adversities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It takes fostering an open door for communication and keeping students and professors informed about mental health resources available to them. Roueche Center for Leadership Development, Department of Educational Leadership, College of Education, Kansas State University. Dr. Margaretta B.

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Male Resource Centers Promote Success Among Men of Color

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“The resource centers serve as one-stops with many tailored supports that can help male students of color find a sense of purpose because it typically will include things like mentorship, academic support, career exploration, leadership development opportunities, and peer support networks,” says Jez.

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How to Keep Your Team Engaged

Steve Keating

This can include health initiatives, fitness programs, or mental health support. Leadership Development: • Invest in leadership development programs. Effective leadership fosters a positive work environment and sets the tone for employee engagement.

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Higher Ed Leaders Offer Strategies Improving Faculty and Staff Well-Being

Timely MD

Associate VP for Health & Wellness, William & Mary; Adriene Hobdy, Ed.D., Director of Leadership Development and Talent Management, Montgomery County Community College; and Jacqueline Bichsel, Ph.D., Three out of four faculty and staff say more mental health support would improve their job satisfaction.

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Effective principal leadership drives district success. These barriers might be holding your principals back.

EAB

Most Training Offerings Don’t Focus on Leadership Competencies Problem: Many district-led principal development offerings overemphasize school-specific or education-focused topics, like instructional expertise, rather than equipping principals with essential leadership skills.

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EAB Strategic Advisory Services Extends Breadth and Depth of Coverage

EAB

To embed more mental health and well-being touch points throughout the student experience and promote improved retention outcomes, EAB developed the Student Mental Health and Well-Being Collaborative. To learn more about participating in the collaborative, reach out to your Strategic Leader.