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Student Mental Health: How to Do More With Less

Thrive Alliance Group

When you have to keep your schools operating on a whole lot less, you might feel like you have no choice but to cut your student mental health support programs. The coming escalation of student mental health problems Without mental health support, districts will suffer from even greater impacts than we saw after the pandemic.

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Reducing Out-of-District Placement: A Guide for Educators 

Thrive Alliance Group

Is your school district spending a fortune on out-of-district placement? In discussions with the child study team, the family, and the student, always talk about an out-of-district placement as a temporary solution to address the current need. It’s not a permanent step but a tool to get the student back on track.

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Overcoming Barriers to Mental Health Programs in Schools

Thrive Alliance Group

We need mental health programs in schools more than ever before I’m guessing I don’t need to convince you about the need for mental health programs in schools. But academic performance will not improve until mental health is addressed. Grades and school success are DIRECTLY RELATED to mental health.

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Need a School Mental Health Counselor? Hire a Clinician Instead.

Thrive Alliance Group

A school social worker or school mental health counselor can’t do the job of a clinician Every school district is feeling the pain of soaring student mental health issues: declining academic performance, disruptive classroom behavior, and an enormous burden on school staff. Here’s what you need to know.

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School Mental Health Programs: Coaching for School Staff

Thrive Alliance Group

The new question about school mental health programs. A few years ago, it wasn’t uncommon for school administrators to question whether schools should get involved in the mental health of their students. Mental health issues are preventing students from learning and achieving academically, socially, and emotionally.

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Report: Parents of Prospective College Students Worry about Cost and Safety

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Parents and caretakers are always concerned about educational costs, degree competition and job placement, and if a safe and healthy campus environment is provided for their students,” said Dr. Davida L. Beyond cost concerns, mental health (cited by 56% of parents) and student safety are significant concerns noted in the paper.

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Hope While Waiting: Healing is Possible

Active Minds

Utilize Project HEAL’s Insurance Navigation Hub About the Organizations Active Minds Active Minds is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization promoting mental health awareness and education for young adults. Active Minds is dedicated to saving lives and to building stronger families and communities.