HOW TO USE 1. Define mental health for students As a classroom, begin defining what mental health means to you. This can mean safety, support or self-care, to name a few options. Students may not know what mental health means. To start the conversation, use NAMI’s Ending the Silence resource to develop a foundation of […]
There may be times in your classroom when a student is disconnected, exhibiting changes in behavior, but stating that "everything is fine." You can explore a conversation with a student by getting curious about their emotions and understanding why the behavior is happening rather than focusing on trying to solve it. Students are more likely […]
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