Counseling and Mental Health

Three experts explore the notion of resilience from a variety of perspectives, offering helpful insight into how to sustain ourselves through challenging times.

Educator and writer Jessica Lahey shares what she has discovered about preventing substance abuse in kids.

How schools, parents, and school leaders can work to confront racism in our society and our schools, and how our own commitments help to empower communities and young people

Spanking found to impact children's brain response, leading to lasting consequences

Mentoring Latinas in New York City schools.

Boston-based nonprofit uses sports — now online — to address stress and mental health issues for young people.

How one nonprofit is helping students and teachers cope using text, voicemail, and apps.

Master's student Sawyer Hogenkamp looks at how supporting bus drivers in prevention efforts can improve school climate as a whole.

Professor Nancy Hill and Lecturer Alexis Redding discuss generational changes in adolescent development and how to offer better supports to emerging adults.

With attention to self-care and support from leaders, teachers can build strong relationships with students, whether in person or online

The pandemic has increased young adults’ sense of isolation, according to new findings from HGSE's Making Caring Common initiative.

A new study examines the impact of police killings on student outcomes

Applying social-emotional learning strategies to support entire school communities through challenges and change

Equipping educators with restorative justice techniques to upend discrimination and stereotype

Students and alumni come together — this year, virtually — to produce a vital series of events promoting the success and wellbeing of Asian and Asian-American students.

A new report provides guidance for promoting trauma-responsive schools during the pandemic

A new report offers insight into the pandemic experiences of counselors — and how to best position counselors to support students this year

School leaders can build a practice of mindfulness to support themselves and their communities

To avoid isolation and self-focus, shift your attention and concern to the needs of others

Strengthening the correlation between student stress levels and high-stakes tests.

Why schools and families need to talk about relationships, caring, and consent as part of a comprehensive approach to sex ed.

How parents can help their kids navigate the pressures of their digital lives — without pulling the plug on the positives

The five cornerstones of an effective policy, from Washington D.C.

A student perspective on how schools can better handle issues of bullying

How to support LGBTQ and gender non-conforming kids

A middle school drama teacher describes how she makes her classroom a safe harbor

Developing a school culture that prioritizes the social-emotional wellbeing of every student (and adult)

Redefining what we mean by bullying to better understand and prevent it

How to open space for reflection and conversation amid difficult events

Three actions that will make a difference.