May 2007
Topic du Jour
Promoting Mental Health in the Classroom
If you're a classroom teacher, the odds are good that one in five of your students will experience some type of mental health problem during the school year. The President's Freedom Commission on Mental Health in 2003 points out that schools play an essential part in identifying children with mental health issues.
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Feature Story
Good Mental Health Supports Student Learning
Four out of five students demonstrate positive mental health. Teachers can play an important role in promoting their students' mental health by promoting a positive school climate, helping students master social-emotional learning skills, and utilizing good classroom management practices.
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Teacher Tips—What Works!
Newsletter Call for Articles
What's on your mind when it comes to students' health and wellness? Contribute your own thoughts and concerns to the Glencoe Health and Fitness Update. We'll publish your classroom tips or articles to share with other teachers.
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Into the Community
National Initiatives to Improve Children's Mental Health
Following the publication of the Surgeon General's report on mental health, other national reports and activities spurred further interest in school mental health issues. These include the Alliance for School Mental Health, Center for Mental Health in Schools at the University of California, Los Angeles, and SAMHSA's Caring for Every Child's Mental Health programs.
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Events and Conferences
Find the most current information with dates and locations of national health conferences and regional events in your area. Check here for National Health Observances.
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