Supporting Student Mental Health & SEL with Iuri Melo of School Pulse

Send us Fan MailWhat if one text message could save a student's life? In this powerful episode, Grace sits down with Iuri Mellow, co-founder of School Pulse, to explore a revolutionary mental health support system that's preventing tragedies in schools across America. After 7 students died by suicide in his Utah community, social worker and best-selling author, Iuri created a solution that gives students anonymous access to trained counselors via text—before and after school, 7 days a week.⚠️ Content Warning: Brief discussion of suicidal/homicidal ideation in youth💡 Episode HighlightsWhat School Pulse Offers:📱 Live text-based counseling support for students (grades 6-12)🆓 Free 22-topic video library (absenteeism, anxiety, vaping, grief, and more)🔒 Anonymous, confidential student access to trained professionals✉️ Weekly positive psychology content sent via text and email👨‍👩‍👧 Parent involvement and transparency built-inWhy Teachers Need This:Removes the burden of being "unlicensed therapists"Low-lift, high-impact support systemMultiplies school counseling capacity without adding workloadClick-and-play resources requiring zero trainingRidiculously affordable for schoolsThe Game-Changer:80% of student engagement is positive conversationsLess than 3% student opt-out rateSuccess story at minute 45-47 that will blow your mindHas prevented homicidal ideation, self-harm, and moreStudents stay connected even after graduating🔗 ResourcesWebsite: schoolpulse.org Free Video Library: https://schoolpulse.org/student-success/**All video content accessible without email signup🎯 Bottom LineTeachers can't do it all—and they shouldn't have to. This episode offers hope and practical solutions for supporting student mental health without adding to educator burnout. ➡️ To get your FREE 🎁 PDF Guide The Professional Teacher's Guide to Saying "No" visit: www.gracestevens.com/saynoWant to truly thrive in teaching without sacrificing your personal life?   Check out my signature on-demand self-study course, Balance Your Teacher Life.  Complete details here: www.gracestevens.com/balance📘 My latest (and greatest!) book:The Empowered Teacher ToolkitCheck out the best-selling Positive Mindset Habits for Teachers book here Beat Teacher Burnout with Better Boundaries book hereMy TPT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/grace-stevens-happy-classroomsWanna get social?https://www.tiktok.com/@gracestevensteacherhttps://www.facebook.com/GraceStevensTeacherhttps://www.Instagram.com/gracestevensteacher Old school: Website : www.GraceStevens.com (courses, blog & freebies!)