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Student Health
June 14, 2022

Bill would give $25,000 to aspiring school counselors, social workers

The goal is to increase diversity among mental health professionals and add counselors to underserved areas, supporters say

Carolyn Jones
Student Well-Being
May 26, 2022

Texas shooting taxes students' mental health even more

But California's Covid-related investments in school wellness programs may help

Carolyn Jones
Podcast
February 24, 2022

When students counsel other students

Peer counseling can provide a safe place to work through difficult family problems, stress, and depression. What are the benefits and pitfalls?

EdSource staff
Student Well-Being
February 18, 2022

Peer counseling gains popularity as California schools beef up student mental health services

More California schools are adding peer counseling programs as they find that by talking to each other, some students find relief from stress and anxiety.

Carolyn Jones
Black Student Success
January 25, 2022

Black youth face rising rates of depression, anxiety, suicide

The suicide rate among Black youth is now nearly twice the statewide average, and they are more at risk of depression, anxiety and stress.

Carolyn Jones
Student Well-Being
December 6, 2021

Central Valley school counselor wins national award for ‘relentless’ work with students

The Merced County middle school counselor led the effort to expand counseling services at her district and is the first from California to win the award.

Carolyn Jones
College and Covid: Freshman Year Disrupted
December 17, 2020

How counseling aims to help CSU freshmen graduate in four years

New advising programs focus on freshmen. Goal is for first year students to take 15 units a term.

Larry Gordon
Student Well-Being
September 29, 2020

Even when the smoke clears, schools find student trauma can linger

Schools can serve as a hub for an entire community after a disaster, experts say.

Carolyn Jones
College & Careers
August 31, 2020

California colleges increase online mental health services to serve expected student need

More isolation and depression anticipated as students return to mostly online courses.

Larry Gordon
College Readiness
February 10, 2020

How some California school districts invest in counseling – and achieve results

Schools with more counselors report higher graduation rates, more students going to college.

Carolyn Jones
College & Careers
January 9, 2017

Counseling leader says many students unserved; urges early start to college planning

Eric Blanco, president of the state school counseling association, urges students to prepare early for college and keep options open.

Larry Gordon