It’s hard to know where or how to start sometimes. If you are interested in learning more about evidence-based SEL programs, this guide is a great place to start. Research shows that well-implemented, evidence-based SEL programs are the most effective way to support young people’s success and well-being in school and beyond. This consumer report-style…
Workforce development programs can benefit greatly from integrating social and emotional learning into their programs. This article provides a framework for how states can systematically integrate SEL and workforce development.
This is the official declaration of the national emergency, stemming from soaring rates of mental health needs during the pandemic, but not limited to the pandemic. It includes a list of necessary steps for support.
This research follows a nationwide survey of adolescents on their mental health and suicidality during the pandemic. The research takes a particular look at feelings of connectedness, either in person or virtually and how those affect well-being.
80% of parents are concerned about the mental health of their children. This infographic from The Hopeful Futures Campaign features data from a national survey on public perceptions of mental health, especially among youth. The survey results dive into support for solutions.
This thorough article examines who is affected by the child and youth mental health crisis, research into causes, and opportunities to address it.
The New York Times is starting a new series on the child and youth mental health crisis, with articles on how to help teens, understanding youth suicidality, an in-depth look at their reporting process, and why anxiety and depression seem particularly prevalent.
The pandemic is not the only reason. This article reviews several recent studies on the mental health crisis and its causes.
This opinion piece from Derek Thompson in the Atlantic outlines four reasons propelling the youth mental health crisis today – social media use; reduced sociality; a stressful, interconnected world; and modern parenting strategies. Thompson also dispels three common myths about the mental health crisis – that the crisis is also leading to an increase in…
Children need nurturing relationships with their caregivers and communities to build trust and a feeling of safety and belonging in the world. This early relational health can be a keystone of mental wellness and resiliency, preparing children to thrive in a challenging world. During a national emergency in child and adolescent mental health, it is…