Calming Techniques for Youth to Navigate Stress
Our world can be a crazy place. Even educational institutions, where trusted adults can help monitor environments, unfortunately, are known to be arenas for all sorts of emergency incidents to o…
Building Coping Skills in Middle and High Schools
Neuro-resilience is a recently developed psychological term. It refers to the brain’s ability to adapt and bounce back from stress, adversity, and trauma. This resilience plays a critical role i…
From A Bystander to An Upstander
Moving From the Sidelines Schools, workplaces, and community centers of every kind can be life-giving spaces for us all. These are where we gather to work, study, and build connective bonds with…
Kids Seeking Help: How to Address Escalation of Emergent Incidents in K12
Emergent incidents have skyrocketed during the 2023-2024 school year. Emergent incidents refer to unexpected events that require immediate attention and first responder response. They are often…
Mental Health is a Cornerstone to a Safe and Thriving School
Every child deserves a school environment that promotes learning. Every teacher needs the right environment to teach effectively. The underpinning of an optimal learning environment is an atmosp…
Funding Mental Health in Schools: Navigating the Maze (and Finding the Money Now!)
K12 administrators wear many hats. But few tasks feel heavier than ensuring our students’ mental well-being. We witness the impact of anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges firs…
Unlocking Potential: Why Mental Health in Schools is the Key to Student Success in 2024
The pandemic’s ripple effects have washed over educators and students alike, leaving educators and students grappling with new realities. Mental health, once a simmering concern, has boiled over…
Creating Safer Schools: The Mission and Impact of STOPit Solutions
“We help schools keep their students safe. That’s the best way to describe our mission.” Violenceand mental health issues are running out of control in schools across our nation. There’s not a d…
It’s October—Are You Ready for National Bullying Prevention Month?
While schools strive to create safe, nurturing environments year-round, bullying is an extensive problem that deserves high-priority status. In October, several organizations have joined forces…
30 Ways to Boost Student-School Connectedness for Better Mental Health
Student-school connectedness is a valuable strategy that helps schools support all children, many of whom may feel unwelcome at school, left out by peers, unsupported by teachers and other adult…
