Mental Health Awareness: Strategies to Support Inclusive and Innovative Care of Students Year Round

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Presence. The webinar recording can be accessed here.As we conclude Mental Health Awareness Month, over a year into the declaration of youth mental health as a national crisis, it’s clear that mental health will continue to be a primary focus of our nation’s education system—throughout the year and across educational settings. Given the compounding effects of isolation and trauma coming out of the pandemic, it is essential to understand how policymakers, school leaders, educators, and communities can work together to provide the care all students need.This edWeb podcast explores the challenges and opportunities of providing mental health supports for students in a post-pandemic era. The presenters go beyond discussing generalities and deep dive into real issues schools are facing. They discuss inclusive care practices and innovative delivery models that ensure students have equitable access to critical supports that enable their long-term growth and success. This session covers:Recent policy and funding updates at the federal, state, and local levelsStrategies for addressing barriers to accessing mental health care for underserved studentsRecent data on what support parents are looking to schools to offerTakeaways on the future of providing mental health supports to studentsThis edWeb podcast is of interest to teachers and school and district leaders of the elementary through high school grades.PresenceSolutions to empower all who serve children with diverse needs.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.