May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so we want to take this opportunity to acknowledge our many mental health partners for supporting our students and their families this school year. Special thanks to our fantastic School Counselors and the School-Based Mental Health workers in our buildings. We are also fortunate to have formed grant partnerships with The Madeline Centre, Horizon Behavioral Health, and Life Push. By coming together as a community, we empower and uplift children’s mental wellness, nurturing a brighter and more resilient futures for all.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month! 🌟 At Catalyst for Educational Change, we understand the critical role that mental health plays in shaping our children's futures. That's why we're proud to support Mental Health Awareness Month and advocate for comprehensive mental health resources in educational systems. CEC works side-by-side with you to build an effective Multi-Tiered System of Supports that focuses on SEL and academics, including learning loss and/or unfinished learning. Check out this insightful guide from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on taking action to promote mental health in schools: https://lnkd.in/dmAXuiqp Together, we can prioritize mental wellness, build internal capacity, and create better outcomes for our students. For more information on how CEC’s MTSS programs can help you, visit https://lnkd.in/gS9P5tgf #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealth #TeenMentalHealth #MentalHealthEducation #CatalystForEducationalChange #CEC
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This Mental Health Awareness Month, we at Raising a Reader want to highlight the impact of shared reading on mental health and resilience. Shared reading is a powerful tool. It not only promotes literacy but also strengthens the bonds between caregivers and children. Through reading together, families create a safe space for emotional expression and understanding. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eGMZXc_X #MentalHealthAwareness #Resilience #Bonding #ReadTogether #SharedReading
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Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Schools
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