Mental Healing in the Classroom

Format

Individual Presentation

Format

Individual Presentation

First Presenter's Institution

Georgia Southern University

First Presenter’s Email Address

bnpieke@gmail.com

First Presenter's Brief Biography

Brittany is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has provided mental health counseling in school settings, non-profits, and private practice. Brittany is passionate for mental health education and preventative mental health care.

Location

Sloane

Strand #1

Heart: Social & Emotional Skills

Strand #2

Health: Mental & Physical Health

Relevance

This presentation reviews how mental health can be incorporated into classroom settings.

Brief Program Description

This presentation will review tips and tricks for how to incorporate mental health into classroom settings. The material from this presentation will help educators feel more comfortable starting conversations about mental health. Students continue to experience mental health struggles that can be observed in classrooms. There is a school counselor nationwide shortage that leaves educators with having to address mental health.

Summary

This presentation reviews the statistical rates of common mental health diagnoses in school-aged children. The material from this presentation will serve as resources to encourage educators to connect with students on a deeper level. Educators will be more prepared to incorporate Social Emotional Learning activities into classroom instruction to promote a safe space for student's wellbeing and mental health.

Evidence

1 in 5 students age 13-18 show signs of serious mental illness (Mental Health First Aid)

50% of lifetime mental health struggles start at age 14 (Mental Health First Aid)

50% of students 14 years and older with mental illness will drop out of high school (Mental Health First Aid)

Learning Objective 1

Participants will be able to understand symptoms of mental illness in students.

Learning Objective 2

Participants will be able to identify and engage in activities to promote SEL in classrooms.

Learning Objective 3

Participants will be able to feel more confident in their support of students who struggle with mental health issues.

Keyword Descriptors

Mental Health, Classroom, School Age, Children, SEL

Presentation Year

2025

Start Date

3-5-2025 11:15 AM

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Mar 5th, 11:15 AM

Mental Healing in the Classroom

Sloane

This presentation will review tips and tricks for how to incorporate mental health into classroom settings. The material from this presentation will help educators feel more comfortable starting conversations about mental health. Students continue to experience mental health struggles that can be observed in classrooms. There is a school counselor nationwide shortage that leaves educators with having to address mental health.