- Lessons from the Field Webinar Series -
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | 3:00 - 4:30 PM ET
Attention: State and District Leaders, School Administrators, Educators, Student Support Personnel, Parents, and Education Stakeholders
The U.S. Department of Education is hosting a webinar series to address hot topics that are on the top of educators’ minds. After sharing federal updates, the series features lessons learned and best practices from faculty, staff, schools, districts, institutions of higher education, and other places of educational instruction. It also shares a variety of useful resources.
In recognition of National Mental Health Awareness Month and on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office of Safe and Supportive Schools, the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE) invites you to join our next webinar, Supporting Student Mental Health: What Works In Schools.
Supporting Student Mental Health: What Works In Schools
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
3:00 – 4:30 pm ET
According to the CDC’s newly released 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), nearly 1 out of every 3 high school students reported experiencing poor mental health during the past month. More than 4 out of every 10 students experienced depressive symptoms during the past year and 1 out of 10 students attempted suicide during the past year. These are sobering findings; but there are actions we can take to address poor mental health, emotional distress, and risk of suicide.
In this webinar, we will first learn more about the most recent YRBS data and what it tells us about the mental health of today’s youth. We will pay particular attention to what the data is telling us about the experiences of girls and students who identify as LGBQ+. We will then discuss the importance of connectedness and prevention work to support student well-being and learn about interventions and programming school mental health systems are implementing to support students. We will hear from several practitioners from rural and urban settings who will share the strategies they are using to improve student mental health in their districts and schools.
Speakers/Panelists
· Cindy Carraway-Wilson, Training Specialist, National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE)
· Dr. Kathleen Ethier, Director, Division of Adolescent and School Health, National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
· Dr. Sharon Hoover, Professor, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Maryland School of Medicine; Co-Director, National Center for School Mental Health; Director, NCTSN Center for Safe Supportive Schools, MD
· Brittani Kindle, Mental Health Program Manager, Office of Student Health and Wellness, Chicago Public Schools, IL
· Booker Marshall, LGBTQ+ and Sexual Health Program Manager, Office of Student Health and Wellness, Chicago Public Schools, IL
· Erik Martinez, Manager I, Focal Services [Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program, LGBTQ+ Student Services, Students & Families Experiencing Homelessness (SAFEH), Refugee & Immigrant Solidarity in Education (RISE-SF)], Student and Family Services Division, San Francisco Unified School District, CA
· Dr. Michelle Warren, Director, Mental Health Services, Osage County Interlocal Cooperative, OK
Related Resources
Below is a selection of related resources you can consult in advance of the webinar. These resources and more will be posted on the event webpage. Specifically, on the day of the event, the slides, speaker bios, and other resources will be posted. The recording and other webinar materials will be posted a day after the event.
· Youth Risk Behavior Survey MMWR Supplement, CDC
· What Works In Schools Program, CDC
· YRBSS Results, CDC
· School Connectedness Helps Students Thrive, CDC
· What Can Schools Do?, CDC
· Mental Health Webpage, NCSSLE
· Suite of Resources to Promote Student Mental Health, NCSSLE
· School Health Assessment and Performance Evaluation (SHAPE) System, National Center on School Mental Health
You must register to participate in this presentation.
Assistance
Please contact NCSSLE if you have any questions. We look forward to sharing this information with you and hearing about the important work you are doing in your schools, communities, and states to meet the needs of students and staff.
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