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Teenagers and Mental Health: A Q&A with Tilly’s Life Center

My Brains Not Broken

The program is available as a high school course via virtual or in-person, an after-school program, or a series of workshops. Many schools have already started to implement SEL content into their curriculum. We aim to see SEL as a required curriculum in ALL high schools across the country.

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School Safety: How Social Workers Can be Helpful and Stay Mentally Strong

Social Work Blog

Simply put, school social workers and other school administrators are constantly trying to identify aggression that may lead to violence. News and World Report, an estimated 14 mass shootings have killed a total of 169 victims since the 1999 massacre at Columbine High School in Colorado. School Social Work Toolbox.

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Talking with children about current event concerns

CCRC

Stressful life events, family conflicts, or significant changes in routine can contribute to depression in young children. Look for signs of stress such as stomachaches, headaches, changes in appetite, mood swings, declining school performance, and isolation.

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Depression & Perfectionism

Gateway Foundation

Depression is a complex condition that can significantly impact how a person views themselves and society. While researchers haven’t found one particular cause of the condition, many studies reveal a strong connection between depression and perfectionism. How Perfectionism Leads to Depression. What Is Perfectionism?

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Children in Poverty – Poverty and its Effects on Children

All For Kids

Additionally, poverty is associated with higher rates of mental health problems, including depression and anxiety, which can impede academic success and social development. Children from low-income families often attend underfunded schools with limited resources, leading to disparities in academic achievement.

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5 Reasons Children Bully and How Parents Can Help

KVC

Bullying is a top concern among parents of school-age children. According to the National Bullying Prevention Center, one out of five children reported being bullied during the school year. Bullying Led My Daughter to Depression & Psychiatric Hospitalization: How She Achieved Mental Health Wellness [VIDEO]. Words can hurt.

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Is Back to School Back to Normal?

Shelter, Inc

Increasing rates of depression, anxiety, suicide, self-harm, aggression, eating disorders, and other behavioral issues in youth prompted a National State of Emergency in Children’s Mental Health by professional organizations in 2020. As one high school student said, “ Too much is going on now. What can be done?

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