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Mental Health
April 15, 2022
Mental health hotline numbers would appear on California college student ID cards if bill passes
Student-written bills aim to boost California college students' wellness and civic engagement.
Carolyn Jones
March 16, 2022
Is crackdown on social media for kids too late?
As policymakers seek to curb the power of social media over kids, research is mixed about its impact, and many youths see its upside and downside.
Carolyn Jones
March 1, 2022
California made a historic investment in school counselors. Is it enough?
Despite a funding windfall, California still lags near the bottom nationally in student-to-counselor ratio, although some districts improve.
Carolyn Jones
February 28, 2022
How adults can help youth avoid violence, maintain mental health
Supportive relationships with adults in their lives can help youth weather pandemic-related stress and steer clear of abusive relationships.
Angel Quintanilla
February 28, 2022
We must transform how schools address barriers to learning
To improve teaching and learning, schools and districts must weave together school and community resources more systematically.
Howard Adelman and Linda Taylor
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
February 1, 2022
Frustrating, exhausting but worth it: School principals tell what their jobs are like now
An EdSource roundtable brought together diverse principals to discuss Covid, staff shortages and mental health — students', teachers' and their own.
Carolyn Jones
January 28, 2022
Anxiety, stress remain top concerns for California students, survey finds
More than 1 in 5 California students said they'd missed more than three days of school due to poor mental health. The survey focused on the pandemic's effects.
Carolyn Jones
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
January 12, 2022
'Grim' outlook for California children's well-being, report finds
Children Now's annual survey provides a comprehensive look at how youth have fared after nearly two years of the pandemic.
Carolyn Jones
January 10, 2022
New law on mental health curriculum goes into effect with start of the new year
Health classes will soon include lessons on depression, bipolar disorder and other serious conditions to help students cope with emotional struggles.
Carolyn Jones
January 4, 2022
Teachers are not therapists
Policymakers and administrators must have the courage to make big changes to provide students more access to mental health professionals.
Ellen Dahlke
December 8, 2021
Why child’s play is serious business in early education
Play is such a powerful force, some research suggests, that it can be used as a tool to close achievement gaps and improve mental health.
Karen D'Souza
December 7, 2021
New poll offers insights for LAUSD’s next superintendent
A new poll offers insight into what L.A. Unified's new superintendent might face once chosen by the district board: increased support for mental health, equity in schools and an annual evaluation of the superintendent.