Student Mental Health for Educators

Harvard HGSE

Rates of violence, suicide, and mental health issues in schools are at an all-time high. Though most schools are equipped with school counselors, social workers, and psychologists, it is often the teacher who becomes the first responder and the first to notice when students display mental health vulnerabilities. This course will provide educators a general understanding of the following: 1. prevalent mental health issues seen in students, including symptoms and…