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Mental Health Crisis Plans

All schools have crisis plans―what to do in case of fire, tornado, or an intruder. SAIS recently reached out to school counselors and nurses asking, “Does your school have written policies, plans, or procedures for a student in a mental […]

News – From SAIS President Debra Wilson – May 2023

Happy May, Friends! It is hard to believe, but this is my last president’s letter for this newsletter. Next year you will see the voices of many SAIS board members in this spot as the organization transitions to new leadership. […]

Work Related Stress Among Employees: The Burnout Epidemic

The literature review in this paper is a review of what we currently know about chronic job-related stress and burn-out as of the summer of 2021.  This is about to radically change.  No one could have predicted the loss, grief, […]

Webinar Recording – Critical Implications for Student Well-Being

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Mental Health Resources

School-Wide A ‘Fiercely Compassionate’ Approach to Student Mental Health The 74 Bringing a Dog to School Edutopia How to Mitigate the Youth Mental Health Crisis in Schools: Connection + Belonging Challenge Success National Guidelines for Child and Youth Behavioral Health […]

Webinar Recording – Designing Equitable Curriculum

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Accessible, Actionable, and Empowering: An Interview with Devorah Heitner on Digital Well-Being

Devorah Heitner, author of Screenwise and the forthcoming book Growing up in Public: Coming Of Age In A Digital World, shares her thoughts on supporting parents, educators, and mentoring our students in the digital age.  Why is the digital well-being […]

School Stories: Student Wellness Programs

Worry Free Wednesdays at Frederica Academy Rachael Lee, counselor at Frederica Academy (GA), explains one component of their student health and wellness program. The goal of “Worry Free Wednesday” is to promote and enhance student wellness, including mental, emotional, and […]

Webinar Recording – The Resiliency Boys Need

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News – From SAIS President Debra Wilson – February 2023

Hello Friends! As you read this, February is coming to its quick close. To many this month is the trough of the school year, particularly in our region where we do not tend to build in a longer midwinter break. […]