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FAST FACTS: What is a school counselor associate?

School counselor associates, who do not need a license to be hired by the Department of Education, may help expand student access to mental health services

Mental Health Support Being Offered for Students Reeling After Traffic Crash

Mental Health Support Being Offered for Students Reeling After Traffic Crash

General : Mental Health: Schools Urged To Intervene Immediately For At-risk Students - Fadhlina

JOHOR BAHRU, June 23 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Education (MOE) has urged schools to carry out immediate interventions for students identified as showing signs of mental health issues to ensure their welfare and safety continue to be safeguarded.

Former North Carolina high school counselor arrested for allegedly sending her explicit photos to multiple students

The actual job of a school counselor is to guide students on the right path during their formative years. However, Lesli Lambeth Bryant, a former high school counselor from North Carolina, did anything but that. Bryant was arrested and charged with two counts of indecent liberties and second-degree exploitation of a minor in relation to...

Study finds loss of child support grant damages mental health

A recent paper has found evidence that the cessation of the child support grant increases depressive symptoms in adolescents.

Orange High School counselor charged with indecent liberties with students

An Orange County Schools counselor has been charged with two counts of indecent liberties with students and one count of sexual exploitation of a minor.

Mother Sues School District After Sons Targeted by Racist Harassment

The mother of two Black elementary students has filed a lawsuit after her sons were left with PTSD following months of racist bullying.

School Counselor Promotes Kids' Book About Finding a 'Chosen' Family Accepting of Their Gender

School Counselor Promotes Kids' Book About Finding a 'Chosen' Family Accepting of Their Gender

Unicef, NUTP, academics and NGOs all in: Education Ministry goes all-hands-on-deck to tackle student safety crisis

IPOH, July 13 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) is strengthening efforts to safeguard students’ mental well-...

Oregon school counselor faces backlash over 'chosen family' book for youths

An Oregon school counselor faced conservative criticism after Libs of TikTok reshared a clip promoting her children's book about chosen family.

Appeals court blocks California law to hide kids’ gender confusion from parents

The writing appears to be on the wall for elected officials and bureaucrats who keep parents in the dark about their children’s mental health, as a Supreme Court ruling in favor of parental rights in public schools trickles down to the lower courts. A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals blocked []...Click to read more

UCHS held webinar on the growing crisis of mental health problem due to juvenile’s vaping and drugs addiction

Protecting juvenile’s mental health requires early identification, stronger healthcare training The post UCHS held webinar on the growing crisis of mental health problem due to juvenile’s vaping and drugs addiction appeared first on BOL News.

Disability benefits explosion: 1.2 million children will need assistance in a decade

Children increasingly need support for severe anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, eating disorders and behaviour disorders

Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott gives $20 mn to youth mental health non-profit Active Minds

The unrestricted donation comes at a time when mental health challenges among American teenagers are intensifying, with nearly one in five adolescents reporting suicidal thoughts

Judges, lawyers receive training on child-friendly justice and diversion in KP

Judges, lawyers receive training on child-friendly justice and diversion in KP

Fed Showdown: 15 States Sue To Block Feds From Killing School Mental Health Funds Over DEI

A coalition of 15 states has taken the U.S. Department of Education back to court, filing a protective lawsuit to prevent federal officials from pulling millions of dollars in school-based youth mental health grants. The complaint, filed July 10, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, targets the Department of [] Fed Showdown: 15 States Sue To Block Feds From Killing School Mental Health Funds Over DEI

Community support boosts students’ learning journey

Community support boosts students’ learning journey

Mindfulness program aims to reduce anxiety-driven talks among girls

Researchers at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences are studying whether a mindfulness-based friendship program can improve girls’ mental health by reducing repeated conversations that reinforc

Roughly one-third of UC Berkeley law students claim ‘psychological’ disabilities

A recent report reveals that around 37.5 of UC Berkeley Law students claim a psychological disability, predominantly ADD/ADHD or anxiety. This figure surpasses disability rates at community colleges and raises questions about the validity of such claims among elite law students. Dean Chemerinsky states the school complies with legal accommodation requirements.

What to know about the new Fostering the Future Accounts for kids in foster care

What to know about the new Fostering the Future Accounts for kids in foster care

Nursing gains 'professional' label for student loans after judge's ruling, but theology now dropped

Students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy and several other fields will be eligible for higher student loan limits after a federal judge blocked part of a Trump administration rule that held them to lower caps.

Delhi Sets July-End Deadline For Child Protection Committees In Schools

The review further directed that first-time juvenile offenders should be provided counselling and rehabilitation.

Delaware County Community College Moves to Cut Counseling

Delaware County Community College Moves to Cut Counseling Sara Weissman Mon, 06/29/2026 - 03:00 AM The community college issued layoff notices to all of its part-time and full-time counselors, citing budget concerns and possible plans to outsource services. Byline(s) Sara Weissman

家长与校方支持恢复体罚 强调须设严格规范

随着国会近期掀起恢复学校体罚的讨论部分家长与校方代表公开表示支持但强调必须在严格规范下执行确保学生身心健康不受伤害 根据The Vibes报道两名小学生的父亲诺阿兹里指出当今教育体系在管控学生纪律方面面临“严峻挑战”包括逃学不尊重师长甚至霸凌等问题日益严重

Ohio children unable to access mental healthcare because of insurance, costs, and lack of providers

Costs, provider availability, and health insurance limitations were the top reasons Ohio children were not able to access mental healthcare, according to a recent study from the Health Policy Institute of Ohio. Nearly half said unaccepted health insurance was the reason their child did not receive mental healthcare treatment while 40 said provider availability and 29 [] The post Ohio children unable to access mental healthcare because of insurance, costs, and lack of providers appeared first on Cincinnati CityBeat.

Huge Number of Students at UC-Berkeley Law Claim They Suffer From Mental Disabilities

“At Berkeley Law, there are more disabled law students than there are male law students” The post Huge Number of Students at UC-Berkeley Law Claim They Suffer From Mental Disabilities first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

Jerusalem police arrest caregiver on suspicion of abuse and neglect of toddlers

The complaint alleges the caregiver shouted and cursed at the toddlers, and in some cases even ignored their crying and needs while they were in her care.

Widen mental health support for Hong Kong youth beyond high-risk cases, adviser urges

Hong Kong should broaden mental health support beyond high-risk students amid the growing impact of social media on young people, a government adviser has urged, as a prominent tycoon pledged to empower more young philanthropists to tackle the problem. Children who had not shown any of the usual signs of intense difficulty at home or school were taking their own lives, according to Dr Lam Ching-choi, a member of the city’s key decision-making Executive Council and the chairman of the Advisory...

Ninth Circuit Is Latest Court to Block California Gender-Secrecy Law

Relying on the Supreme Court’s recent Mirabelli ruling, the appeals court blocked key parts of AB 1955 and reaffirmed that fit parents cannot be shut out of decisions involving their child’s mental health. UPDATE: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has issued a preliminary injunction against some sections of California’s SAFETY Act, which prohibited schools []

Newsom vowed to transform kids' mental health. Many California schools are still waiting

If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting “988.” ____ QUINCY, Calif. — When Taletha Washburn and the staff at Plumas Charter School first heard ...

Call for centre outside hospitals for psychological care

A leading policy manager has called for a separate mental health distress department where people can receive psychological care.

State’s Law Cracking Down On Christian Gender Counseling Runs Afoul Of Supreme Court Ruling, Group Says

Wisconsin Christian counselors challenged a state rule that requires them not to offer certain therapies to gender-confused children, which might violate a March Supreme Court ruling.

Nursing gains 'professional' label for student loans after judge's ruling

Students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy and several other fields will now be eligible for higher student loan limits

Awe walks, list poetry help inspire moments of gratitude

Educators share methods for teaching gratitude, highlighting its benefits for students' social and emotional well-being. -More-

Elderly tenants fear for future as London charity raises their rents by 180%

They say their mental and physical health is suffering due to the stress

Par panel to review domestic violence cases

Par panel to review domestic violence cases

San Antonio Metro Health honors Black Maternal Mental Health Week with free event on Friday

Black Maternal Mental Health Week is a nationwide reminder that too many mothers suffer in silence. San Antonio Metro Health hopes to change that with “Rooted in Legacy: Connecting Families to Black Maternal Mental Health Resources,” a free community event taking place this Friday at the Claude Black Community Center. The gathering will bring together [] The post San Antonio Metro Health honors Black Maternal Mental Health Week with free event on Friday appeared first on San Antonio Current.

Laksana intervensi segera murid berisiko – Fadhlina

JOHOR BAHRU: Semua sekolah perlu melaksanakan intervensi segera ke atas pelajar yang dikenal pasti menunjukkan tanda-tanda kesihatan mental bagi memastikan kebajikan dan keselamatan terus terpelihara. Menteri Pendidikan, Fadhlina Sidek berkata, selain peranan pihak sekolah, ibu bapa juga perlu memberi sokongan kepada anak masing-masing dalam mendepani isu berkenaan. “Fakta berbeza untuk setiap kes yang berlaku. Tetapi, ... Read more The post Laksana intervensi segera murid berisiko – Fadhlina appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

North of England hit hardest by ‘children’s mental health crisis’ as funding gaps widen

Experts fear that the number of children with mental health conditions has hit a crisis point, as a lack of funding and wider issues of poverty, housing and access to community support have hit some regions harder The post North of England hit hardest by ‘children’s mental health crisis’ as funding gaps widen appeared first on Big Issue.

33 UBIDS law students omitted from graduation list issue one-week ultimatum for reinstatement

Thirty-three law students of the University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (UBIDS) say they were unlawfully omitted from last Saturday’s graduation list and have given the School of Law one week to issue their certificates and transcripts or face legal action.

Judges strike down restrictions on student loan forgiveness program

Judges strike down restrictions on student loan forgiveness program

Ross Greene: What if Bad Behavior Isn’t the Problem?

Schools spend a lot of time on managing kids' behaviors; Dr. Ross Greene implores adults to instead first look at the unsolved problems that triggers the outbursts.

Why Some California Schools Get Three Times More Funding Than Others

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. At Pinedale Elementary in Fresno, there’s almost no classroom aides, after-school tutors or behavioral counselors. Literacy activities and parent workshops are scarce. Field trips? Almost non-existent. The school survives on one of the lowest per-pupil expenditures in the state: 16,700 a year, nearly []