Listen "Returning to the Classroom: Understanding & supporting the mental health & wellness of our students"
Episode Synopsis
Many board members, district staff, parents and students are anticipating returning to the classroom. This transition to full-time, in-person learning will impact each student differently.
In this episode we discuss the mental health and wellness of students, the challenges they faced during the past year, and strategies to support students, staff, and families through their upcoming transition.
With all this in mind, how can board members support their students and envision the future for their districts at large?
Guest: Amy Molloy, Director, School Mental Health Resource and Training Center, Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc. and Board Member for Queensbury Union Free School District
Host: Darci D’Ercole, Director, Leadership Development, NYSSBA
Resources:
NYSED Guidance & Resources: https://bit.ly/3fzoBs9
Time for Straight Talk about Mental Health Services and Mental Health in Schools from Center for Mental Health in Schools and Student/Learning Supports, UCLA: https://bit.ly/3tZhsa1
The Impact of Covid-19 on Pediatric Mental Health: A Study of Private Healthcare Claims FAIR Health White Paper, March 2, 2021: https://bit.ly/3hGwcIf
Panorama Education: https://bit.ly/340bPh7
School Mental Health Resource and Training Center:: https://bit.ly/2Ry2UAW
Resources for Parents and Caregivers: https://bit.ly/3owTOQQ
Professional Development: https://bit.ly/3fwuVRs
Resources for Hybrid/Remote Learning and DEI: https://bit.ly/3v47nty
In this episode we discuss the mental health and wellness of students, the challenges they faced during the past year, and strategies to support students, staff, and families through their upcoming transition.
With all this in mind, how can board members support their students and envision the future for their districts at large?
Guest: Amy Molloy, Director, School Mental Health Resource and Training Center, Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc. and Board Member for Queensbury Union Free School District
Host: Darci D’Ercole, Director, Leadership Development, NYSSBA
Resources:
NYSED Guidance & Resources: https://bit.ly/3fzoBs9
Time for Straight Talk about Mental Health Services and Mental Health in Schools from Center for Mental Health in Schools and Student/Learning Supports, UCLA: https://bit.ly/3tZhsa1
The Impact of Covid-19 on Pediatric Mental Health: A Study of Private Healthcare Claims FAIR Health White Paper, March 2, 2021: https://bit.ly/3hGwcIf
Panorama Education: https://bit.ly/340bPh7
School Mental Health Resource and Training Center:: https://bit.ly/2Ry2UAW
Resources for Parents and Caregivers: https://bit.ly/3owTOQQ
Professional Development: https://bit.ly/3fwuVRs
Resources for Hybrid/Remote Learning and DEI: https://bit.ly/3v47nty
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