#79 - How to Address the Poor State of Student Mental Health in Schools - Brandy Samuell, M.Ed.

The discussion focuses on why it's important for schools to take proactive steps in addressing mental health and behavioral challenges. Brandy Samuel, M. Ed., discusses the work she does with eLuma Therapy, a Telehealth company that supports students' social and emotional well-being. We discuss a variety of ways to address the state of poor student mental health across the western world. We talk about using universal screeners to evaluate students' social skills and find areas for focused teaching. The conversation highlights the importance of a whole-school approach to mental health and the benefits of building strong relationships with students and families. We also touch on the impact of social media and technology on student well-being. Chapters [00:00] Introduction   [02:00] Proactive Approaches to Mental Health   [05:19] Using Universal Screeners   [10:30] Teaching Social Competencies   [16:45] Embedding Mental Health Education   [22:53] Bringing Students Together   [29:04] The Correlation Between Emotion and Academics   [38:34] The Cost of Proactivity   [45:18] The Importance of Teaching Social Competencies Patreon - https://bit.ly/3VHPGie Questions - [email protected] Disclaimer Professional medical care and psychotherapeutic services are not offered on this Youtube channel. It is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such condition Seeking professional support is encouraged if you think you have an issue and that you want help.