Mental Health Requirements in Mississippi’s School Safety Act

Mental Health Requirements in Mississippi’s School Safety Act

In the past twenty years, American schools experienced a rapid increase in mass shootings. Schools saw the need to train staff and students to prepare for an active shooter situation. In Mississippi, the Mississippi House Education Committee outlined the requirements...
State Boards of Education and Mental Health Integration in Schools

State Boards of Education and Mental Health Integration in Schools

What role should a state board of education play in mental health integration in schools? There are many challenges in this mission, but action is crucial to protect students’ mental health and ensure a safe learning environment in schools.  Thankfully, there...
How to Help Students Coping With Trauma

How to Help Students Coping With Trauma

According to a 2012 study published in the Journal of Pediatric Psychology, about 25% of children have experienced at least one trauma by age four. If left untreated, trauma can have continued, harmful effects on a child, says the American Psychological Association....
Is Revenge Porn Sexual Assault?

Is Revenge Porn Sexual Assault?

It’s an unfortunately common form of online abuse: posting personal, inappropriate images of another person without their consent. Often, these images are initially exchanged in the context of an intimate relationship. According to the Washington Post, 13% of...
Best Practices for Responding to Cyberbullying Reports

Best Practices for Responding to Cyberbullying Reports

In most states, schools are legally required to develop procedures to respond to bullying and cyberbullying. However, the right course of action isn’t always clear. There are many ways to handle a cyberbullying report, but not all of them will result in the best...
Lauryn’s Law in Maryland

Lauryn’s Law in Maryland

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. More than 47,000 individuals died of suicide in 2017, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Almost 7,000 of those who died of suicide were under 24. Moreover, according to the CDC, suicide rates...