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Building Life Skills as Primary Prevention for Youth One Pager.

Building Life Skills as Primary Prevention for Youth

Increasing rates of anxiety and depression in US youth show how critical it is for schools to prioritize the mental and emotional health of students. Research-based life skill-building is a component of primary prevention that can strengthen protective factors for young people and support their well-being. Read More

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What Is Social-Emotional Learning?

Social-emotional learning (SEL) isn’t just a feel-good activity. From effective communication to impulse control, SEL provides a foundation for positive, long-term effects on kids, adults, and communities. But defining SEL—and understanding what it looks like in a classroom—is an important place to start. Read More

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Mental Health and Social-Emotional Learning Supports

Student mental health supports look different now as compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic, as students’ exposure to trauma has increased. We compare the mental health supports needed before and during the pandemic, and show how supports during the pandemic can operate in in-person and remote contexts.Read More

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Trauma-Informed Practices and Social-Emotional Learning

In times of disaster, sources of trauma may increase. A trauma-informed learning environment can help mitigate the effects of trauma and help students feel safe and supported—socially, emotionally, and academically. This, in turn, supports students’ relationships, self-regulation, and well-being. Read More

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