ACSA has compiled a growing library of resources and supports for mental wellness for students and educators.
![Student Voice Report](https://content.acsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/happy-kids-music-phone-768x512.jpg)
Student Voice Report
This report from Challenge Success reviews quantitative and qualitative data from 2010-2023 examining high school students’ emotional & physical health, … Read More
![Podcast: Focusing on Educators’ Self-care](https://content.acsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/MINDBEAT-podcast-thumbnail.png)
Podcast: Focusing on Educators’ Self-care
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Effective School Solutions. In this episode of the MINDBEAT podcast, Colleen Patterson and … Read More
![The Importance of Integrated Technology in Supporting Student Mental Health](https://content.acsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Integrated-Technology.jpg)
The Importance of Integrated Technology in Supporting Student Mental Health
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Navigate360. School leaders face increasing challenges in addressing the mental health crises sweeping … Read More
![The Importance of Self-reflection and Self-care for School and District Administrators During the Summer](https://content.acsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Summer-relax-reading-300x200.jpg)
The Importance of Self-reflection and Self-care for School and District Administrators During the Summer
By Oscar Macias As the school year comes to a close, school and district administrators often find themselves navigating the … Read More
![The Youth Mental Health Crisis: Strategies for Schools](https://content.acsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Happy-middle-schooler-with-backpack-300x200.jpg)
The Youth Mental Health Crisis: Strategies for Schools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Navigate360. “Our young people are struggling. We are in a youth mental health … Read More
![An Opportune Moment: We Can Solve the Mental Health Crisis in Young People](https://content.acsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Opportune-pg-1-277x300.png)
An Opportune Moment: We Can Solve the Mental Health Crisis in Young People
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Wayfinder. We are at a critical moment in the state of education and … Read More
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Health Handouts for Families
Health-related absences are one of the top reasons students miss so many days of school they are at risk of … Read More
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Trauma-Informed Training for Educators
The Office of California Surgeon General Diana Ramos is offering “Safe Spaces,” a free online training designed to help early … Read More
![After a Suicide: A Toolkit for Schools](https://content.acsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/comfort-hands-300x158.jpg)
After a Suicide: A Toolkit for Schools
If your school has lost someone to suicide, After a Suicide: A Toolkit for Schools offers best practices and practical … Read More
![Guidelines for Schools Responding to a Death by Suicide](https://content.acsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/sad-student-with-backpack-300x200.jpg)
Guidelines for Schools Responding to a Death by Suicide
These guidelines from the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement are designed to help school administrators, teachers, and crisis … Read More
![How Administrators and Counselors Can Work Together](https://content.acsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/COVER-IMAGE-300x200.jpg)
How Administrators and Counselors Can Work Together
How do we educate administrators and district officials to understand the role/practice of the school counselor to ensure they are … Read More
![Your Mind First: Episode 5](https://content.acsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/YMF_LOGO-300x251.jpg)
Your Mind First: Episode 5
Episode 5 of Your Mind First focuses on ACSA’s role in addressing the student and educator mental health crisis. … Read More
![Restoring Teacher and Principal Well-Being Is an Essential Step for Rebuilding Schools](https://content.acsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/RAND-Well-being-photo-300x227.png)
Restoring Teacher and Principal Well-Being Is an Essential Step for Rebuilding Schools
Principal and teacher well-being is a matter of immediate concern for principals and teachers themselves and for the students they … Read More
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Your Mind First: Episode 4
This week, we’re doing a deeper dive on educator burnout with policy researcher Elizabeth Steiner from the RAND Corporation. … Read More
![Your Mind First: Episode 3](https://content.acsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/YMF_LOGO-300x251.jpg)
Your Mind First: Episode 3
This episode focuses on educator burnout, work-life balance and how to create healthier and happier school environments. With guests … Read More
![Your Mind First: Episode 2](https://content.acsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/YMF_LOGO-300x251.jpg)
Your Mind First: Episode 2
Episode 2 of “Your Mind First” features California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom. The hourlong discussion covers how to … Read More
![Maintaining Balance as a School Administrator](https://content.acsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/rock-balance-300x200.jpg)
Maintaining Balance as a School Administrator
The following tips from ACSA’s Member Assistance and Legal Support Team originally appeared in the Aug. 8, 2022 edition of … Read More
![Your Mind First: Episode 1](https://content.acsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/YMF_LOGO-300x251.jpg)
Your Mind First: Episode 1
Watch the debut episode of Your Mind First: An ACSA Mental Health Series. The series will focus on engaging … Read More
![Addressing the Youth Mental Health Crisis](https://content.acsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/hand-hold-mental-health-300x200.jpg)
Addressing the Youth Mental Health Crisis
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Navigate360. The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped society as we know it. Besides the … Read More
![U.S. Surgeon General Issues Advisory on Youth Mental Health Crisis](https://content.acsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screen-Shot-2021-12-07-at-3.11.18-PM-300x261.png)
U.S. Surgeon General Issues Advisory on Youth Mental Health Crisis
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a new Surgeon General’s Advisory to highlight the urgent need to address the … Read More
![Mental Health vs. Physical Health](https://content.acsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/healthy-jogger-300x175.jpg)
Mental Health vs. Physical Health
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose California Casualty. What do you think of when you hear the word “health”? … Read More
![Decreasing Anxiety in Children](https://content.acsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Students-yoga-300x200.jpg)
Decreasing Anxiety in Children
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose SPG.
![Student Mental Health and Wellness: Best Practices for Educational Leaders](https://content.acsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/MentalHealth-300x200.jpg)
![Taking Time to B.R.E.A.T.H.E.](https://content.acsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Balance-300x183.jpeg)
Taking Time to B.R.E.A.T.H.E.
Joelle Hood discusses research-based practices to strengthen well-being and resilience.
![Practical Guide for Financing Mental Health in Schools](https://content.acsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Happy-teacher-kids-300x182.jpeg)
Practical Guide for Financing Mental Health in Schools
California Children’s Trust and its partner, Breaking Barriers, have released a “Practical Guide for Financing Social, Emotional and Mental Health in Schools,” … Read More
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The Work of the Task Force
By examining existing models and structures, the task force sought out leaders that bring together student success and mental wellness … Read More
![Mental Wellness Policy Recommendations](https://content.acsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Councils-Committees-300x200.jpg)
Mental Wellness Policy Recommendations
The ACSA Mental Wellness Task Force developed a series of recommendations for the Legislative Policy Committee (LPC) to consider as … Read More
![ACSA Mental Wellness Toolkit](https://content.acsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/mental-wellness-toolkit-hero-300x163.png)
ACSA Mental Wellness Toolkit
Toolkit Contents: The Work of the Mental Wellness Task Force Mental Wellness Policy Recommendations Resources for Educators Student academic success … Read More
![8 Positive Psychology Tips for Administrators](https://content.acsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Stacked_Stones-300x154.png)
8 Positive Psychology Tips for Administrators
Principals and superintendents are leaders and role models for their community, for other administrators, for staff, and for parents. Often, … Read More
![Suicide on Campus: How Schools Are Dealing With the Crisis](https://content.acsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Student-upset-bw-300x163.png)
Suicide on Campus: How Schools Are Dealing With the Crisis
This article was provided to ACSA by Gail Marshall It’s never too soon to plan for the unthinkable. No one … Read More
![Bullying and Youth Suicide: What Schools Need to Know – and Do](https://content.acsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CHAVEZ_SIDEBAR_HEAD-300x171.jpg)
Bullying and Youth Suicide: What Schools Need to Know – and Do
School administrators should recognize that students involved in bullying are at risk for suicide. Schools must take any reporting of … Read More
![Trauma and Teacher Practice: Actions That Heal](https://content.acsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Hands-adult-child-300x163.png)
Trauma and Teacher Practice: Actions That Heal
Clinical support can be critical to healing trauma in children who attend our schools, but educators actually have an equally … Read More
![Managing Life’s Treadmill: Is ‘Stressed’ the New Normal?](https://content.acsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Students-yoga-300x200.jpg)
Managing Life’s Treadmill: Is ‘Stressed’ the New Normal?
Managing stress can be learned the easy way or the hard way. Tomorrow is not a given, so it’s important … Read More
![Trauma Series Part 3: The Compton Case](https://content.acsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/MARCOS-HEAD-300x199.jpg)
Trauma Series Part 3: The Compton Case
Adapted from information presented at the 2017 ACSA Every Child Counts Symposium by Amy R. Levine, Sarah Sutherland, and Rose Tagnesi, Grossmont … Read More
![Trauma Series Part 2: IDEA Eligibility](https://content.acsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/VASQUEZ_HEAD-300x171.jpg)
Trauma Series Part 2: IDEA Eligibility
Adapted from information presented at the 2017 ACSA Every Child Counts Symposium by Amy R. Levine, Sarah Sutherland, and Rose Tagnesi, Grossmont … Read More
![Trauma Series Part 1: What is Trauma?](https://content.acsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/FLEMING-HEAD-300x200.jpg)
Trauma Series Part 1: What is Trauma?
Adapted from information presented at the 2017 ACSA Every Child Counts Symposium by Amy R. Levine, Sarah Sutherland, and Rose Tagnesi, Grossmont … Read More
![What is Mindfulness? Why Practice It in Schools?](https://content.acsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Balance-300x183.jpeg)
What is Mindfulness? Why Practice It in Schools?
Without a clear singular origin but with roots in Hinduism, Buddhism – even Judaism, Christianity, and Islam – the practice … Read More
![Achieving Better Work-Life Balance](https://content.acsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Balance-cat-home-300x163.png)
Achieving Better Work-Life Balance
Work-life balance is not a true form of balance, but a fluid description of your own mental well-being and level … Read More