mental health

1 in 5 kids start school with health or emotional difficulties that challenge their learning

We can’t just look to individual schools and teachers to fix this. The whole of the education system needs reform…

4 years ago

Bushfires prompt mental health resource for schools

As of Wednesday, approximately 154 schools remain non-operational in fire-affected areas. 

4 years ago

Op-ed: The warning signs of bullying

Being informed, teaching help-seeking behaviours and empowerment is proven to reduce vulnerability to harm before it happens.

5 years ago

Public schools revolutionising help for children with severe behavioural problems

Nothing like this has been done before in a school setting.

5 years ago

Teachers are more depressed and anxious than the average Australian

Alarmingly, 17% screened positive for having probable alcohol abuse or dependence.

5 years ago

Melbourne primary school launches world’s largest mindfulness initiative

75% of Australian primary school students suffer from anxiety about school life, a new survey reveals.

5 years ago

Op-ed: Teachers talking to students about suicide

Sometimes it can become stressful for teachers and educators to navigate a conversation about suicide with both students and their…

5 years ago

Anxiety, ASD and meeting special student needs

Teaching students with ASD, anxiety or both can be challenging and confusing for educators. School News relished the opportunity to…

5 years ago

Don’t say “passed away”: handling suicide and grief for teachers

What not to say to students in a suicide postvention, how to pick up warning signs, the truth about suicidal…

5 years ago

NSW boosts student mental health support

“With the ice epidemic and youth suicide major issues in regional NSW it is important that our kids have access…

5 years ago

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