Strategies to Support Student Mental Health & Academic Success

Young people are grappling with significant mental health challenges today. From the ongoing impact of the pandemic to stressors ranging from peer pressure and bullying to economic hardship, divorce, community violence, and the death of a loved one. As many as 25% of children and adolescents worldwide experience anxiety and depression.* This stress can affect a student’s cognitive abilities and behavior in the classroom.

As educators, you are on the front lines of addressing these mental health concerns and helping students navigate their journeys toward wellbeing and academic success. During this on-demand webinar, you’ll learn actionable social-emotional learning strategies focused on enhancing students' mental health and resilience.

• Explore what's happening in the brain and body when students, families, and staff experience stress and the effect of this response on learning and daily functioning
• Learn strategies to promote student self-regulation in school and at home
• Discover ways to integrate self-regulation strategies as part of a culture of care in school
• Gain insight into how to encourage students and families to practice regulation strategies at home