Students' Mental Health Crisis: Focusing on Evidence-Based Solutions (Volume 2, Episode 16)
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Angela and Davey address the alarming mental health and social-emotional challenges facing U.S. students, citing a CDC report showing significant increases in sadness, hopelessness, violence, and bullying. Building from Dr. Howie Knoff's August 24, 2024 blog, they advocate for a comprehensive, evidence-based social skills program, implemented from preschool through high school, as a foundational element for addressing these issues.
Your Hosts discuss why applications using cognitive-behavioral and social learning theory, help build essential self-management skills in students. . . improving their social-emotional well-being. They cite Dr. Howie's emphasis on the need for schools to adopt effective, evidence-based programs, such as his "Stop & Think Social Skills Program" as an example .
Angela and Davey's overall message emphasizes the urgency of proactive intervention to support students' mental and emotional health.
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