“What is the School’s Role in Addressing Student Mental Health Issues?” by Chris Leonard

“What is the School’s Role in Addressing Student Mental Health Issues?” by Chris Leonard

In the podcast, “What is the School’s Role in Addressing Student Mental Health Issues: Conversations about Student Mental Health,” Chris Leonard discusses the role of schools in addressing student mental health issues. He also discusses the prevalence of mental health issues among students, the importance of school culture in supporting mental health, and strategies for identifying and supporting students who may be struggling with mental health issues.

They also discuss the need for schools to provide mental health education and resources for students, as well as the importance of collaboration between schools and mental health professionals in addressing student mental health needs. The podcast emphasizes the critical role that schools can play in promoting student mental health and well-being and highlights the importance of addressing mental health issues in the context of the broader school community.

Journal Prompts

• In his podcast “What is the School’s Role in Addressing Student Mental Health Issues,” Chris Leonard discusses the use of a multi-tiered structure to identify students who may be at risk and in need of mental health support. What structures exist within your school to identify students who are at risk of needing social and emotional support?  What sources of data are used to identify these students? What school-based interventions are currently in place to meet the unique needs of these students?
• Chris Leonard emphasizes the importance of collaboration with community agencies to support educators in their efforts to meet the needs of students with mental health challenges.  What partnerships do you have with mental health professionals in your school community?  What is the outcome of your collaborative efforts on students and their overall emotional well-being? If you do not have such partnerships, what community support is needed in order to meet the unique mental health needs of the students you serve?