Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Schools: An Action Guide for School and District Leaders

• 2023

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This action guide is designed for K-12 school leaders to help improve students' mental health. It describes six strategies: increasing mental health knowledge, promoting mindfulness, teaching social skills, building connections among students and staff, providing coping skills training, and supporting staff well-being. The guide also emphasizes the importance of equity in implementing these strategies. It includes evidence-based practices and tips for successful implementation while highlighting the role of schools in creating supportive environments that connect students with needed resources to enhance their overall well-being.

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Focus Area: Mental Health

Audience: Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Behavior Therapy; Educational Status; Health Policy; Health Promotion; Mental Health; School Health Services; Schools; Social Support; Students; Psychological Well-Being; Evidence-Based Practice

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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