https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/mental-health Mental Health en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:33:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/principals-are-stressed-out-heres-whats-plaguing-them-and-what-can-help/2026/10 Principal mental health is suffering from ‘work spillage,' a new study finds. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:33:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/principals-are-stressed-out-heres-whats-plaguing-them-and-what-can-help/2026/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/chatgpts-teen-mode-is-unsafe-for-students-report-concludes/2026/10 The chatbot failed to report unsafe interactions to parents in a timely manner, researchers found. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/chatgpts-teen-mode-is-unsafe-for-students-report-concludes/2026/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/cdcs-latest-youth-behavior-report-offers-a-narrower-look-at-teen-health/2026/09 The new report leaves out national findings on substance use, sexual behavior, violence, and disparities. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:17:59 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/cdcs-latest-youth-behavior-report-offers-a-narrower-look-at-teen-health/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-its-3-p-m-do-you-know-what-teens-are-doing/2026/09 A veteran school reformer is focused on how teens are spending their time after the school day ends. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-its-3-p-m-do-you-know-what-teens-are-doing/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teen-mental-health-is-improving-cdc-finds-then-why-are-experts-still-concerned/2026/09 Student mental health remains a big challenge for schools to address. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:31:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teen-mental-health-is-improving-cdc-finds-then-why-are-experts-still-concerned/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-9-11-still-shapes-schools/2026/09 Schools feel the ripple effects of 9/11 in how they handle safety, student trauma, and promoting patriotism. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:08:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-9-11-still-shapes-schools/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-to-get-past-the-blame-game-when-kids-refuse-to-come-to-school/2026/09 Tackling school avoidance won’t be a one-person job, experts say. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:57:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-to-get-past-the-blame-game-when-kids-refuse-to-come-to-school/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/rfk-jr-calls-for-children-to-have-less-screen-time-and-more-real-life/2026/09 Speakers at an event hosted by the Department of Health and Human Services discuss the harms of student screen time, and possible solutions. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:48:30 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/rfk-jr-calls-for-children-to-have-less-screen-time-and-more-real-life/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/billions-will-flow-to-states-through-meta-settlement-will-schools-benefit/2026/08 Schools could share in the payout. Meta's design feature changes could also help, experts say. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:13:24 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/billions-will-flow-to-states-through-meta-settlement-will-schools-benefit/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-why-just-ask-for-help-isnt-enough-for-teens-and-what-schools-can-do-instead/2026/08 Mental health messaging is out of step with what students actually need, explains one high schooler. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:52:22 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-why-just-ask-for-help-isnt-enough-for-teens-and-what-schools-can-do-instead/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-growing-up-in-a-digital-world-affects-kids-academic-and-social-skills/2026/08 Psychologists weigh the benefits and drawbacks of adolescents' tech use. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:56:13 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-growing-up-in-a-digital-world-affects-kids-academic-and-social-skills/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/scathing-analysis-concludes-google-searchs-ai-tools-are-bad-for-kids/2026/07 Google’s "AI overview" and "AI mode" were each rated "Unacceptable" by a media watchdog. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/scathing-analysis-concludes-google-searchs-ai-tools-are-bad-for-kids/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-the-world-cup-can-build-students-sense-of-belonging/2026/07 A pair of healthcare researchers say simple activities tied to the mega-competition can support mental health. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:24:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-the-world-cup-can-build-students-sense-of-belonging/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/is-sel-a-band-aid-patching-over-schools-systemic-problems/2026/06 Why schools need to take a hard look at how their decisions heighten student stress. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:45:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/is-sel-a-band-aid-patching-over-schools-systemic-problems/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/live-online-discussion/a-seat-at-the-table-the-rewiring-of-childhood-with-jonathan-haidt Jonathan Haidt, Catherine Price, and Adam Swinyard join Peter DeWitt on how to get students off devices and back to the basics of childhood. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/live-online-discussion/a-seat-at-the-table-the-rewiring-of-childhood-with-jonathan-haidt https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-most-authentic-english-class-ive-ever-taught/2026/06 Emily Torres said the class has been the most meaningful teaching experience of her career. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:38:41 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-most-authentic-english-class-ive-ever-taught/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/inside-a-school-where-creative-writing-helps-teens-cope-with-trauma/2026/06 Students in a class taught by Emily Torres have significant trauma, mental health challenges, or both. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:37:56 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/inside-a-school-where-creative-writing-helps-teens-cope-with-trauma/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-saw-rising-student-anxiety-from-immigration-enforcement-in-2025-26/2026/06 New national survey data from this spring found increased absences due to immigration enforcement. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:43:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-saw-rising-student-anxiety-from-immigration-enforcement-in-2025-26/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/annunciation-school-teachers-look-back-on-a-year-that-started-with-a-shooting/2026/06 Since August, teachers have navigated raw and unpredictable grief—the children’s and their own. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:17:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/annunciation-school-teachers-look-back-on-a-year-that-started-with-a-shooting/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/mental-health-apps-for-students-are-growing-heres-what-schools-need-to-know/2026/05 A new report issues caveats and warnings about AI-driven mental health apps. Fri, 22 May 2026 21:24:34 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/mental-health-apps-for-students-are-growing-heres-what-schools-need-to-know/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-hidden-force-behind-student-success-school-based-health-workers-make-their-case/2026/05 Organizations representing school-based health workers want legislative support from Congress. Thu, 21 May 2026 20:59:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-hidden-force-behind-student-success-school-based-health-workers-make-their-case/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-your-students-are-stressed-you-can-help-them/2026/05 Teachers can guide students out of survival mode and into readiness for learning. Thu, 21 May 2026 17:30:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-your-students-are-stressed-you-can-help-them/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/trump-surgeon-generals-office-advises-schools-limit-screen-time/2026/05 Schools should emphasize paper-and-pencil assignments, Trump administration recommends. Wed, 20 May 2026 18:30:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/trump-surgeon-generals-office-advises-schools-limit-screen-time/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/how-ai-complicates-student-well-being-what-schools-should-know/2026/05 Many kids cannot tell the difference between an AI-driven chatbot and genuine human understanding. Wed, 20 May 2026 15:30:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/how-ai-complicates-student-well-being-what-schools-should-know/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/student-gambling-is-on-the-rise-that-puts-schools-on-alert/2026/04 A prominent high school athletic association has launched a course to help schools identify and combat the risks of sports betting. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:52:07 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/student-gambling-is-on-the-rise-that-puts-schools-on-alert/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/female-athletes-physical-and-mental-struggle-to-recover-from-torn-acls/2026/04 For many female athletes who tear their anterior cruciate ligaments, the arduous hours spent recovering through physical therapy are only part of the battle. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:30:18 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/female-athletes-physical-and-mental-struggle-to-recover-from-torn-acls/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/for-young-female-athletes-the-damage-from-acl-tears-goes-well-beyond-the-physical/2026/04 Teenage girls are more prone to ACL tears, and the injuries can upend their mental health and academic achievement. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:48:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/for-young-female-athletes-the-damage-from-acl-tears-goes-well-beyond-the-physical/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/middle-school-assistant-principal-of-the-year-is-tackling-student-anxiety/2026/04 How William Toungette created a supportive school environment. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:05:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/middle-school-assistant-principal-of-the-year-is-tackling-student-anxiety/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/whats-your-educator-wellness-score-heres-how-to-find-out/2026/04 We curated a fun way for you to take care of yourself as you worry about students, colleagues, and your school. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:53:19 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/whats-your-educator-wellness-score-heres-how-to-find-out/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-what-our-students-deserve-from-new-homeland-security-secretary-mullin/2026/03 The National Academy of Education calls for policy changes to ensure safer learning environments. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:21:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-what-our-students-deserve-from-new-homeland-security-secretary-mullin/2026/03