National Council for Mental Wellbeing Webinar: 5 Ways Schools Can Better Support Student Mental Health

Student mental health challenges are showing up everywhere: in classrooms, on the field, and in after-school programs. While clinicians play a critical role, students often turn first to the adults they trust most: teachers, coaches, camp counselors, and youth program staff. In this one-hour webinar, explore five practical, evidence-informed ways schools and youth-serving organizations can better support student mental health—without overwhelming staff or turning them into clinicians. Participants will walk away with clear strategies to build confidence, consistency and care across their entire community. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to: 

• Identify key mental health challenges commonly affecting youth and teens 
• Recognize why student mental health support must extend beyond counseling teams 
• Apply five practical strategies to strengthen mental health support across school and youth settings 
• Understand what appropriate support looks like and where professional boundaries belong 
• Explore a scalable approach to preparing staff to support student mental health consistently