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Universal Mental Health Screenings: The Whats, Whys, And Hows, Kevin Kusy
Universal Mental Health Screenings: The Whats, Whys, And Hows, Kevin Kusy
Staff Publications & Research
According to the CDC, 6.1 million children aged 2-17 have been diagnosed with ADHD, 4.4 million with anxiety, and 1.9 million with depression. Because our schools play a pivotal role in the lives of children and families, early intervention and prevention within our schools makes logical sense. During this presentation, universal mental health screening will be discussed: what it is, why it is relevant, and how to implement it in your community.
Universal Mental Health Screenings: The Whats, Whys, And Hows, Kevin Kusy
Universal Mental Health Screenings: The Whats, Whys, And Hows, Kevin Kusy
Staff Publications & Research
According to the CDC, 6.1 million children aged 2-17 have been diagnosed with ADHD, 4.4 million with anxiety, and 1.9 million with depression. Because our schools play a pivotal role in the lives of children and families, early intervention and prevention within our schools makes logical sense. During this presentation, universal mental health screening will be discussed: what it is, why it is relevant, and how to implement it in your community.
The Cultivation Of Psychosocial Skills For High Performance Within Educational Programs, Paula Olszewski-Kubilius, Rena F. Subotnik, Katie Berger, Susan Gold, Christi Wilkins
The Cultivation Of Psychosocial Skills For High Performance Within Educational Programs, Paula Olszewski-Kubilius, Rena F. Subotnik, Katie Berger, Susan Gold, Christi Wilkins
Staff Publications & Research
Gifted specialists recognize the importance of psychosocial skills to high achievement but rarely deliberately focus on them in their programming. We present case studies of systematic efforts to cultivate these skills in three different contexts: a K-12 gifted school, selective STEM high school, and community-based program. Participants learn effective ways to incorporate psychosocial skill training into their program models.
Stress In Education: Finding Solutions To Combat Negativity And Burnout, Kevin Kusy, Sarah O'Leary-Driscoll
Stress In Education: Finding Solutions To Combat Negativity And Burnout, Kevin Kusy, Sarah O'Leary-Driscoll
Staff Publications & Research
Working in education can be one of the most fulfilling jobs, but the current climate for many staff is filled with stress and frustration. With teachers feeling underappreciated and overworked, mental health issues are on the rise and the climate of many schools has had a negative turn. This session will discuss topics around compassion fatigue, negativity, not feeling connected, and overall discomfort to change.
Techniques For Supporting Advanced Learners' Social-Emotional Needs In The Classroom, Kevin Kusy
Techniques For Supporting Advanced Learners' Social-Emotional Needs In The Classroom, Kevin Kusy
Staff Publications & Research
This session explores techniques for supporting advanced learners social-emotionally in the classroom. Topics will include addressing challenges related to anxiety, perfectionism, as well as building teacher awareness of potential trauma. This session is geared to middle school and high school, but elementary level teachers are also welcome.