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Youth Mental Health

The Youth Mental Health Series, proudly sponsored by Wedgwood Christian Services, focuses on students’ mental health, the sources of their distress, and how schools and communities can help address their needs.

‘Building assets’ helps students steer clear of dangerous options

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Through programs like the Panthers PACK, students find purpose and engagement at school.

‘Student involvement, teacher involvement – directly related’

All Districts Erin Albanese
How can teaching be a more attractive profession so students can learn better? High schoolers consider the question.

Are you feeling the effects of political polarization at your school?

All Districts Beth Heinen Bell
Do high-schoolers feel today’s political tensions in their everyday lives? Is an underlying climate of divisiveness affecting their school experiences at all?

High-schoolers: Do you feel safe at school?

All Districts Beth Heinen Bell
Do today’s high-schoolers feel safe in school? Is that possible in this era of regular headline-making acts of violence in school settings? 

District initiative designed to create sense of belonging 

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
While only started a few months ago, students say the “I Belong, I Matter” program has had a positive impact. It was created based on results of last year’s student survey on belonging. 

How much do mental-health stressors complicate the high-school experience?

All Districts Charles Honey
How big of an issue is mental health in high school? Our student panelists weigh in on the pressures they face, including college costs and the need to be successful.  

We ask students: What is high school like for you?

All Districts Erin Albanese
Ten students, 10 different high schools. We ask, ‘What is school like for you?’ They weigh in on that, and so much more.

Eating disorders topic of Jan. 29 community event

Rockford Riley Kelley
Rockford, Sanford Behavioral Health and Forest View Hospital to partner for a presentation on eating disorders.

High-schoolers talk mental health with education leaders, legislators

Multi Districts Erin Albanese
What can schools do to support student mental health and make connections? Students shared their thoughts on how and why it’s so important to them.

Counselor offers ‘next-level listening skills’ and a punching bag

Caledonia Alexis Stark
West Michigan Counselor of the Year Hilaski serves as a fierce advocate for her students at Caledonia High School.

Peer listeners, other mental health supports, key to school safety

Caledonia Riley Kelley
Districts’ ever-expanding approach to student mental health includes peer groups, counseling services, added curriculum and more.

District invests in web of support for students’ health, well-being

Kentwood Erin Albanese
Nurses, health aides, social-emotional learning coaches and community partners are working together to meet students’ needs.

‘Creating a feeling of compassion & care’

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
Kenowa Hills continues efforts to support mental health for students of all ages, featuring a therapy dog who is such a good listener. Yes he is!

Restorative circles create safe space at the top of the day  

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
Restorative morning circles in Margaret Sicilian’s classroom at Central Elementary lift barriers and open the possibility for connection, collaboration and mutual understanding. 

Students tackle youth mental health crisis with peers

Youth Mental Health Allison Poosawtsee
As Michigan schools strategize to provide mental health support for students, these high schoolers are taking action on their own...

Amid youth mental health crisis, districts invest in new programs

Youth Mental Health Allison Poosawtsee
Youth are in crisis when it comes to mental health. What are Kent County schools doing to address the concerns that students bring into the classroom?
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