Urgent action: The APA is seeking comments as it considers revisions to the Model Licensure Act, which guides states in who can work under the title “psychologist.” Submit a comment to protect the use of the title of "School Psychologist!" #NASPadvocates
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🗣️ School & district leaders! 🗣️
Use these six strategies from @CDCgov to promote the mental health & well-being of students.
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#MondayMotivation#MentalHealthMonday
Supporting mental health in schools means supporting everyone in the school community.
Here are four ways schools can prioritize mental health for teachers & staff so they can be their best selves in & out of the classroom.
#WednesdayWisdom#WellnessWednesday
July is Disability Pride Month!
“When you use the disability language choices made by groups of disabled individuals, you honor their preferences.”
—from the APA Style bias-free language guidelines (https://t.co/irPb8WKMEZ)
#DisabilityPrideMonth
Some warning signs may help you determine if a young person in your life at risk for suicide, especially if the behavior is new, has increased, or seems related to a painful event, loss, or change. Seek help by reaching out to @988Lifeline
Everyone in the school community should feel valued for who they are & free to be their authentic self.
Our message to LGBTQI+ students, teachers, and staff as we begin #PrideMonth: ED has got your back.
Research shows 1 in 5 mothers experience anxiety, depression & substance use disorder during & after pregnancy. 75% of mothers who screen positive for depression do not access treatment. Why? Explore the May 2023 Family Support Newsbrief @CSIU16 https://t.co/LhcCGwChFt
🌈 Happy June 1st! 🎉 Today marks the beginning of Pride Month, and as educators, we have the power to create safe spaces where every student feels welcomed and valued for who they are.
#PrideMonth#InclusiveEducation
Social media offers opportunities for healthy adolescent development, but it can also create risks. Help your teen stay #SafeOnSocial with these science-backed tips.
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When schools provide mental health support for students:
🏅 Academic outcomes improve
⬇️ Discipline referrals are reduced
🧑🎓 Both attendance & graduation rates increase
Here’s how schools can support students’ mental well-being: https://t.co/JvTdA0BBbP
Our thoughts are with all of those affected by gun violence, including the shooting that occurred today at the Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee. But we know this is not enough by any measure.
We need stronger gun safety laws now. https://t.co/LoDSBKs6IR
I’ve been watching updates about @JasminKParis and even being out of the race she has done amazing and is such an inspiration for all female #ultrarunners Bravo Jasmin 👏👏👏
Our School Psychology department was well represented at the @nasponline convention in Denver last week!
Presenters included students Samantha Roach, Elisa Huerta, Madeline Lusi, Sarah Aronson and faculty Drs. Dan Jacobs, @DrWolkoff, and @DrRobynBratica.
Students with disabilities experienced ~1.6M disciplinary removals in the 2019-20 school year. It can be a distressing experience for students and staff. To support their needs, we must provide a more positive learning environment. Via @ED_Sped_Rehab
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