EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 21 MIN
If a student speaks freely at home but...
from The MentalSpace School Podcast · host MentalSpace School
If a student speaks freely at home but never at school — even after weeks or months — please don't write it off as shyness. Selective Mutism is an anxiety disorder, not a personality trait, and it responds well to early evidence-based treatment: CBT, gradual exposure, and coordinated coaching with p Generated from MentalSpace School: Georgia K-12 Mental Health and Compliance Guide #MentalSpaceSchool #SchoolMentalHealth #K12Wellness #PodcastListen on mentalspaceschool.com →
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If a student speaks freely at home but never at school — even after weeks or months — please don't write it off as shyness. Selective Mutism is an anxiety disorder, not a personality trait, and it responds well to early evidence-based treatment: CBT, gradual exposure, and coordinated coaching with p Generated from MentalSpace School: Georgia K-12 Mental Health and Compliance Guide #MentalSpaceSchool #SchoolMentalHealth #K12Wellness #Podcast
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