Shows
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 38: Helping Students Thrive: Preventing Burnout and Supporting Mental Health in SchoolsIn this episode, Laine Whitaker is joined by guest co-host Dr. Cherina Betters, Chief of Equity and Access for San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, for a powerful conversation with Dr. Rebecca Branstetter, school psychologist, author, and national voice on student well-being and burnout prevention. Together, they explore the biggest mental health challenges facing PreK–12 schools, common misconceptions about educator and student burnout, and practical strategies for building school cultures where both students and educators can thrive.
2026-01-2059 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 37: Navigating the Digital Childhood: Mental Health, Media, and DevelopmentIn this episode, Laine Whitaker and guest co-host Megan McCullough, Director of Student Services for the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District, welcome Dr. Ellen Wartella, a leading expert on children, media, and development. Together, they explore the evolving role of media in shaping mental health, common misconceptions about screen use, and practical ways families and schools can support healthy development in a digital age.https://effectiveschoolsolutions.com/
2025-12-2142 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 36: The Emotional Brain in the Classroom: Exploring the Science of LearningIn this episode, Sarah Rose Cavanagh joins Duncan and Laine to discuss how K-12 educators can harness emotion to enhance student engagement, the connection between emotions and learning, and what “teacher burnout” really looks like and how school systems can better support teacher well-being. https://www.teenvogue.com/story/ai-therapy-chatbot-eating-disorder-treatmenthttps://effectiveschoolsolutions.com
2025-06-1744 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 35: Raising and Teaching in a Connected WorldIn this episode, Jordan Shapiro, PhD, from Temple University and the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop, joins Duncan and Laine to discuss how educators should differentiate between healthy and harmful digital practices, issues of digital equity, and lessons K-12 educators can learn about designing digital experiences that are developmentally appropriate.https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/04/children-adolescent-mental-health-anxiety-depression/https://effectiveschoolsolutions.com/
2025-05-2046 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 34: Rewiring Childhood: The Impact of Tech & Media on Young MindsIn this episode, Dr. Jenny Radesky from the University of Michigan Medical School joins Duncan and Laine to discuss the impact of technology and social media on youth mental health. She shares recommendations about how educators can navigate the digital ecosystem with students and offers advice for families and caregivers to help students have healthy relationships with digital media.https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2025/04/22/teens-social-media-and-mental-health/ https://effectiveschoolsolutions.com/
2025-05-0643 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 33: The ROI of Mental Health: Investing in the Well-Being of Our YouthIn this episode, Dr. Daniel Eisenberg, Professor of Health Policy and Management at UCLA, joins Duncan and Laine to discuss his research on adolescent and young adult mental health. He explores findings from the Healthy Minds study and highlights the importance of systemic solutions, including multi-systemic therapy (MST), and discusses the economic benefits of investing in mental health, from improved graduation rates to higher lifetime earnings.https://www.npr.org/2025/02/14/nx-s1-5262897/parents-solutions-anxiety-stress-burnouthttps://effectiveschoolsolutions.com/
2025-03-1845 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP: 32 Creating Youth Mental Health Innovation at a Statewide LevelIn this episode, Dr. Sharmil Shah joins Duncan and Laine to discuss where she sees the biggest opportunities for improvement in school-based mental health initiatives over the next 5-10 years, the role of Certified Wellness Coaches, and what the state of California is doing to fund sustainability for school-based mental health initiatives. https://theconversation.com/technology-is-supposed-to-decrease-teacher-burnout-but-we-found-it-can-sometimes-make-it-worse-243683https://effectiveschoolsolutions.com/
2025-02-1848 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 31: Building a Stronger Future: Empowering Students Through Mental HealthIn this episode, Duncan and Laine are joined by Ross Szabo to explore how we can transform the conversation around mental health and make these discussions a regular part of school culture. Ross shares his personal journey and offers valuable insights on taking control of your mental well-being while breaking down stigma.https://www.nj.com/opinion/2024/12/mental-health-services-in-nj-schools-are-severely-lacking-heres-a-strategy-opinion.html#:~:text=Despite%20the%20state%20budget%20allocating,the%20584%20public%20school%20districts.https://effectiveschoolsolutions.com/
2025-01-2140 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 30: Navigating the Mental Health Maze: Empowering The Next GenerationsIn this episode, Duncan and Laine are joined by Dr. Jodi Aman to discuss her journey into the mental health field, the mental health crisis’ ties to screen time, how C.O.M.P.A.S.S. empowers students, tips for boosting student confidence, and managing device use.https://phys.org/news/2024-11-school-social-workers-underutilized-resource.html https://effectiveschoolsolutions.com/
2024-12-1743 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 29: Administrator Roundtable: Aligning District Capabilities to Support Student Mental HealthIn this episode, Duncan and Laine are joined by five district partner leaders to discuss the current state of school-based mental health in the aftermath of the pandemic. The conversation explores the interconnected challenges of mental health, severe absenteeism, and disciplinary issues, while also highlighting the most effective strategies they’ve found for supporting educators in these areas.https://www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/2024/10/24/four-new-facility-schools-open-in-colorado-mental-behavioral-health/https://www.effectiveschoolsolutions.com/
2024-11-1949 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 28: ESS Clinician Roundtable: Navigating the Latest in School-Based Mental Health InitiativesIn this episode, Duncan and Laine are joined by five of Effective School Solutions’ clinical and professional development staff members to discuss what they are seeing with respect to mental health, emotional, and behavioral challenges so far this school year. They also unpack the root causes driving some of the challenges and actionable steps educators can take to enhance mental health support in their schools this year.https://www.npr.org/2024/10/08/g-s1-26823/states-sue-tiktok-child-safety-mental-healthhttps://www.effectiveschoolsolutions.com/
2024-10-2254 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 27: Exploring Alternatives to SuspensionIn this episode, Joseph Engelhardt, Principal of Alexander Hamilton High School, Elmsford Union Free School District, and mental health keynote speaker, joins Duncan and Laine to discuss challenges and resistance to restorative discipline in an educational setting, ways to measure the success of alternatives to suspension, as well as the links between mental health and discipline. https://www.k12dive.com/news/mental-health-chronic-absenteeism-student-achievement-outcomes-linked-usc-study-2020/726676/
2024-09-2443 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEp 26: An Exemplar of Mental Health Courage – A Conversation with Patrick J. KennedyIn this episode, former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy, mental health advocate, and Founder of the Kennedy Forum, joins Duncan and Laine to discuss his new book, “Profiles in Mental Health Courage,” as well as the progression behind the stigma of mental health, inspiring change in our society surrounding mental health issues, and the areas of opportunities in supporting school-based mental health outcomes.https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/raising-mindful-kids/202405/social-media-use-and-youth-mental-healthhttps://www.effectiveschoolsolutions.com
2024-06-1843 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 25: Focusing on Educators’ Self-CareIn this episode, Colleen Patterson and Zanetah Sasser from Effective School Solutions join Duncan and Laine to discuss teacher burnout, how leadership at schools can create supportive environments to decrease burnout, their recommendations to support teachers’ mental health, and how they avoid burnout themselves. https://www.kff.org/mental-health/issue-brief/examining-new-medicaid-resources-to-expand-school-based-behavioral-health-services/https://www.effectiveschoolsolutions.com/
2024-05-2140 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 24: The School-Based Mental Health Landscape- in Connecticut and BeyondIn this episode, Fran Rabinowitz, Executive Director of the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents (CAPSS), joins Duncan and Laine to discuss how CAPSS collaborates with district leaders and legislators to address the mental health needs of students in Connecticut schools, the ways CAPSS advocates for mental health awareness in educational settings, and the biggest gaps school districts need for mental healthcare delivery. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plain-english-with-derek-thompson/id1594471023?i=1000651527154https://www.effectiveschoolsolutions.com/
2024-04-2344 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 23: Harnessing the Power of Professional Development to Build A District-Wide Social-Emotional FoundationIn this episode, Jenna DiMauro, an Elementary School Counselor and District Anti-Bullying Coordinator, Carmela Somershoe, a Superintendent and Elementary School Principal, and Jordan Katz, a Licensed Social Worker at ESS, join Duncan and Laine to discuss why Jenna and Carmela sought support from ESS, how transition resets have affected their buildings, and the impact social emotional support has on learning. https://www.app.com/story/news/education/in-our-schools/2024/03/12/toms-river-beast-post-covid-school-absenteeism-trophy/72789192007/https://www.effectiveschoolsolutions.com/
2024-03-2646 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEp 22: The Mental Health of Student AthletesIn this episode, Jason Dane, a Health and Physical Education teacher, and Mike Zito, a Licensed Psychologist, join Duncan and Laine to discuss the evolution of youth sports, the significant pressures faced by student athletes and effective strategies to navigate these challenges.https://www.the74million.org/article/report-schools-wont-recover-from-covid-absenteeism-crisis-until-at-least-2030/ https://www.effectiveschoolsolutions.com/
2024-02-2055 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 21: The Role of Insurance Companies and School-Based Mental Health ProgramsIn this episode, Bryan Cote, Managing Director of Berkeley Research Group LLC, joins Duncan and Laine to discuss school-based mental health programs, how to have conversations with insurance companies about these services, and how districts can sustainably fund these initiatives.https://edsource.org/2023/california-looks-to-the-health-system-to-sustain-mental-health-funds-in-schools/702583 https://www.effectiveschoolsolutions.com/
2024-01-3053 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 20: Student Mental Health Mid-Year Report: Perspectives from Two DistrictsIn this episode, Dr. Kari McGann, Superintendent of Flemington-Raritan Regional School District, Dr. Joe Maluchnik, Superintendent of Wilkinsburg School District, and Jeanette Mosso, Director of Student Services and Federal Programs at Wilkinsburg School District join Duncan and Laine and share valuable advice for administrators seeking to enhance their mental health support systems, effective strategies to combat stigma around mental health in schools, and much more. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that aims to elevate student well-being at the mid-year point.https://www.the74million.org/article/to-be-a-student-in-2023-10-teens-open-up-about-mental-health-the-age-of-ai-and-the-long-shadow-of-the-pandemic/
2023-12-1959 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 19: Navigating School Avoidance & Chronic Absenteeism : A Roadmap to SuccessIn this episode, Jayne Demsky, founder of School Avoidance Alliance, joins Duncan and Laine to discuss signs and symptoms to identify school avoidance in a student, the underlying causes and triggers that lead to school avoidance, and practical strategies for parents and educators to support a student experiencing school avoidance both at home and school. https://childmind.org/article/what-to-do-and-not-do-when-children-are-anxious/https://www.the74million.org/article/post-pandemic-2-out-of-3-students-attend-schools-with-high-chronic-absenteeism/https://www.effectiveschoolsolutions.com/
2023-11-2046 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 18: School-Based Mental Health Programs and How to Fund ThemIn this episode, Mark DiRocco, who spent eight years as the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators, joins Duncan and Laine to discuss how to effectively address the challenges superintendents face when it comes to funding mental health services in school, best practices for funding school-based mental health services, and emerging trends and innovations superintendents could explore to better support the mental well-being of their students. https://www.americanprogress.org/article/5-ways-state-governments-can-support-student-mental-health/https://www.effectiveschoolsolutions.com/
2023-10-2354 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 17: School-based Clinicians Weigh In on the Youth Mental Health CrisisIn this episode, Cortnee Shuey, Megan Reynoso, and Jalen Washington from Effective School Solutions join Duncan and Laine to discuss the current state of mental health in schools, the impact of the pandemic on young people’s mental health, how to tell the difference between typical adolescent challenges and more serious concerns, and what makes them most optimistic about the new school year ahead. https://www.bbrfoundation.org/content/youths-suicide-and-self-injury-related-emergencies-are-often-missed-standard-hospital
2023-09-2639 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 16: Administrator Roundtable – The Year in Mental HealthIn this episode, school district administrators James Tuohy, Ed Moran, and Anna Pulido join Duncan and Laine to discuss how the role of schools has changed relating to mental health, why and when school districts may choose to use an external partner to support the mental health continuum, and sustainable funding for mental health programs.
https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/health/2023/05/15/school-avoidance-becomes-crisis-after-covid/11127563002/
2023-07-0348 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 16: Administrator Roundtable – The Year in Mental HealthIn this episode, school district administrators James Tuohy, Ed Moran, and Anna Pulido join Duncan and Laine to discuss how the role of schools has changed relating to mental health, why and when school districts may choose to use an external partner to support the mental health continuum, and sustainable funding for mental health programs. https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/health/2023/05/15/school-avoidance-becomes-crisis-after-covid/11127563002/
2023-07-0348 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 15: Elizabeth Cotter & Vanessa Audelo – Supporting the Mental Health Needs of Early LearnersIn this episode, Elizabeth Cotter and Vanessa Audelo join Duncan and Laine to discuss their work in supporting the mental health needs of early learners. https://www.npr.org/2023/05/20/1176438893/this-high-school-seniors-science-project-could-one-day-save-lives
2023-06-2144 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 15: Elizabeth Cotter & Vanessa Audelo – Supporting the Mental Health Needs of Early LearnersIn this episode, Elizabeth Cotter and Vanessa Audelo join Duncan and Laine to discuss their work in supporting the mental health needs of early learnings.
https://www.npr.org/2023/05/20/1176438893/this-high-school-seniors-science-project-could-one-day-save-lives
2023-06-2144 minMINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 15: Elizabeth Cotter & Vanessa Audelo – Supporting the Mental Health Needs of Early LearnersIn this episode, Elizabeth Cotter and Vanessa Audelo join Duncan and Laine to discuss their work in supporting the mental health needs of early learnings.
https://www.npr.org/2023/05/20/1176438893/this-high-school-seniors-science-project-could-one-day-save-lives
2023-06-2044 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 14: – Lisa Ciappi – Summer Planning for Student Mental HealthIn this episode, Effective School Solutions’ Chief Programming Officer Lisa Ciappi joins Duncan and Laine to discuss summer planning for student mental health, including the challenges students encounter during the summer months, the best ways to support the mental health of students, and what parents can do to help their children throughout the summer.
https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/health/2023/05/15/school-avoidance-becomes-crisis-after-covid/11127563002/
2023-06-0639 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 14: – Lisa Ciappi – Summer Planning for Student Mental HealthIn this episode, Effective School Solutions’ Chief Clinical Officer Lisa Ciappi joins Duncan and Laine to discuss summer planning for student mental health, including the challenges students encounter during the summer months, the best ways to support the mental health of students, and what parents can do to help their children throughout the summer. https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/health/2023/05/15/school-avoidance-becomes-crisis-after-covid/11127563002/
2023-06-0639 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 13: Marta Audino, Dr. Sylvia Zircher, & Mike Roseman – Restorative Community ServiceIn this episode, Marta Audino, Dr. Sylvia Zircher, and Mike Roseman join Duncan and Laine to discuss how the true impact of the pandemic on youth mental health is just now being seen in schools, utilizing a restorative community service approach to discipline, the continuum of mental health supports they offer in their districts, their insights on teachers’ mental health and how to best support their needs, and what lies ahead for students in the next five years.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2023/04/28/school-mental-health-crisis-ohio/
2023-05-2350 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 13: Marta Audino, Dr. Sylvia Zircher, & Mike Roseman – Restorative Community ServiceIn this episode, Marta Audino, Dr. Sylvia Zircher, and Mike Roseman join Duncan and Laine to discuss how the true impact of the pandemic on youth mental health is just now being seen in schools, utilizing a restorative community service approach to discipline, the continuum of mental health supports they offer in their districts, their insights on teachers’ mental health and how to best support their needs, and what lies ahead for students in the next five years. https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2023/04/28/school-mental-health-crisis-ohio/
2023-05-2350 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 12: Michael Lombardo – Implementing & Funding School-based Mental Health in CA & BeyondIn this episode, Michael Lombardo from Placer County‘s Office of Education joins Duncan and Laine to discuss the multi-faceted approaches to school-based mental health in California, the increase in student support via an MTSS for mental health framework, how to effectively implement and integrate student supports in school districts, and how best to fund school-based mental health in schools.
https://www.edweek.org/leadership/kids-declining-mental-health-is-the-crisis-of-our-time-surgeon-general-says/2023/04
2023-05-0940 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 12: Michael Lombardo – Implementing & Funding School-based Mental Health in CA & BeyondIn this episode, Michael Lombardo from Placer County‘s Office of Education joins Duncan and Laine to discuss the multi-faceted approaches to school-based mental health in California, the increase in student support via an MTSS for mental health framework, how to effectively implement and integrate student supports in school districts, and how best to fund school-based mental health in schools. https://www.edweek.org/leadership/kids-declining-mental-health-is-the-crisis-of-our-time-surgeon-general-says/2023/04
2023-05-0941 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 11: Dr. Ilana Nankin – Benefits of Breathe for Change to Enhance Students’ Mental HealthIn this episode, Dr. Ilana Nankin the Founder and CEO of Breathe for Change, joins Duncan and Laine to discuss Breathe for Change’s mission to enhance the health and well-being of educators, students, and entire communities through her yoga meets meditation meets SEL approach, the relationship between SEL and yoga, and the benefits of yoga for students and teachers.
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/04/04/1167856499/recovery-high-schools-help-kids-heal-from-an-addiction-and-build-a-future
www.breatheforchange.com
2023-04-2546 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 11: Dr. Ilana Nankin – Benefits of Breathe for Change to Enhance Students’ Mental HealthIn this episode, Dr. Ilana Nankin the Founder and CEO of Breathe for Change, joins Duncan and Laine to discuss Breathe for Change’s mission to enhance the health and well-being of educators, students, and entire communities through her yoga meets meditation meets SEL approach, the relationship between SEL and yoga, and the benefits of yoga for students and teachers. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/04/04/1167856499/recovery-high-schools-help-kids-heal-from-an-addiction-and-build-a-future www.breatheforchange.com
2023-04-2546 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 10: Brian Boyd – Ensuring Equity of Care in Treating Students with Autism Spectrum DisorderIn this episode, Brian Boyd from UNC Chapel Hill’s School of Education and the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute joins Duncan and Laine to discuss how schools can improve their treatment of students with autism spectrum disorder, exploring care at the intersectionality of ASD and under-represented student populations, how to best support teachers working with autistic students, and the inter-relationship between ASD and mental health disorders.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/04/01/teen-mental-health-state-programs/
2023-04-1143 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 10: Brian Boyd – Ensuring Equity of Care in Treating Students with Autism Spectrum DisorderIn this episode, Brian Boyd from UNC Chapel Hill’s School of Education and the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute joins Duncan and Laine to discuss how schools can improve their treatment of students with autism spectrum disorder, exploring care at the intersectionality of ASD and under-represented student populations, how to best support teachers working with autistic students, and the inter-relationship between ASD and mental health disorders. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/04/01/teen-mental-health-state-programs/
2023-04-1143 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 9: Jennifer Baum & Diandra Kaufman – Clinicians Share Insights on How to Best Support StudentsIn this episode, Jennifer Baum and Diandra Kaufman, from Effective School Solutions’ clinical team, join Duncan and Laine to discuss the challenges students are facing today, how mental health challenges have changed, what makes a good partnership between a school district and mental health provider, and their advice for teachers and parents on how to identify mental health warning signs.
https://hechingerreport.org/a-surprising-remedy-for-teens-in-mental-health-crises/
https://www.effectiveschoolsolutions.com/
2023-03-2849 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 9: Jennifer Baum & Diandra Kaufman – Clinicians Share Insights on How to Best Support StudentsIn this episode, Jennifer Baum and Diandra Kaufman, from Effective School Solutions’ clinical team, join Duncan and Laine to discuss the challenges students are facing today, how mental health challenges have changed, what makes a good partnership between a school district and mental health provider, and their advice for teachers and parents on how to identify mental health warning signs.
https://hechingerreport.org/a-surprising-remedy-for-teens-in-mental-health-crises/
https://www.effectiveschoolsolutions.com/
2023-03-2849 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 8: Sharon Hoover – Understanding What “Good” Looks Like for School-based Mental HealthIn this episode, Sharon Hoover, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist and Professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the Co-Director of the National Center for School Mental Health, joins Duncan and Laine to discuss the “state of the practice” of school-based mental health, the key components of a high functioning school-based mental health continuum, and the biggest barriers that prevent school systems from implementing high-quality mental health.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/youth-mental-health/
https://www.schoolmentalhealth.org/
2023-03-1448 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 8: Sharon Hoover – Understanding What “Good” Looks Like for School-based Mental HealthIn this episode, Sharon Hoover, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist and Professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the Co-Director of the National Center for School Mental Health, joins Duncan and Laine to discuss the “state of the practice” of school-based mental health, the key components of a high functioning school-based mental health continuum, and the biggest barriers that prevent school systems from implementing high-quality mental health.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/youth-mental-health/
https://www.schoolmentalhealth.org/
2023-03-1448 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 7: Arne Duncan - The Trajectory of U.S. EducationIn this episode, Arne Duncan, former U.S. Secretary of Education for the Obama Administration and the leader of Chicago CRED, joins Duncan and Laine to discuss the gaps in school-based mental health services, sustainable funding for school districts’ mental health initiatives, and a look back at his tenure as the U.S. Secretary of Education from 2009-2015.
https://districtadministration.com/are-districts-frugal-or-simply-confused-when-it-comes-to-esser-spending/
www.chicagocred.com
2023-02-2842 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 7: Arne Duncan - The Trajectory of U.S. EducationIn this episode, Arne Duncan, former U.S. Secretary of Education for the Obama Administration and the leader of Chicago CRED, joins Duncan and Laine to discuss the gaps in school-based mental health services, sustainable funding for school districts’ mental health initiatives, and a look back at his tenure as the U.S. Secretary of Education from 2009-2015.
https://districtadministration.com/are-districts-frugal-or-simply-confused-when-it-comes-to-esser-spending/
www.chicagocred.com
2023-02-2842 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 6: Dorothy Espelage - Anti-Bullying Initiatives in SchoolsIn this episode, Dorothy Espelage, Ph.D., the William C. Friday Distinguished Professor of Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, joins Duncan and Laine to discuss the link between bullying and mental health, how to support bullies to change their behaviors, and bullying prevention initiatives school districts can put in place to reset.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-courage-of-connection/202301/social-media-often-makes-teens-feel-even-more-alone
https://ed.unc.edu/people/dorothy-espelage/
2023-02-1448 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 6: Dorothy Espelage - Anti-Bullying Initiatives in SchoolsIn this episode, Dorothy Espelage, Ph.D., the William C. Friday Distinguished Professor of Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, joins Duncan and Laine to discuss the link between bullying and mental health, how to support bullies to change their behaviors, and bullying prevention initiatives school districts can put in place to reset.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-courage-of-connection/202301/social-media-often-makes-teens-feel-even-more-alone
https://ed.unc.edu/people/dorothy-espelage/
2023-02-1448 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 5: Elizabeth Sylvester & Kat Scherer – Relationship-Based Treatment of Children & Their ParentsIn this episode, Duncan and Laine are joined by Dr. Kat Scherer, a psychologist, educator, and author, and Dr. Elizabeth Sylvester, a psychologist and Nurtured Heart Approach ® advanced trainer treating children, teens, and families. They discuss the relationship between attachment, regulation, and discipline, how to help a child regulate their behavior, how schools can support parents who struggle with their kid’s behavior, the 7 Essential Attachment Needs, and tips for parents to support their children.
https://www.edweek.org/leadership/school-foundations-shift-their-focus-to-students-mental-health-as-need-grows/2023/01
https://relationshipbasedtreatment.com/
2023-01-3157 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 5: Elizabeth Sylvester & Kat Scherer – Relationship-Based Treatment of Children & Their ParentsIn this episode, Duncan and Laine are joined by Dr. Kat Scherer, a psychologist, educator, and author, and Dr. Elizabeth Sylvester, a psychologist and Nurtured Heart Approach ® advanced trainer treating children, teens, and families. They discuss the relationship between attachment, regulation, and discipline, how to help a child regulate their behavior, how schools can support parents who struggle with their kid’s behavior, the 7 Essential Attachment Needs, and tips for parents to support their children.
https://www.edweek.org/leadership/school-foundations-shift-their-focus-to-students-mental-health-as-need-grows/2023/01
https://relationshipbasedtreatment.com/
2023-01-3157 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 4: Natasha King - The State of School-based Mental Health in CaliforniaIn this episode, Natasha King, SELPA Manager for the San Mateo County Special Education Local Planning Area (SELPA), joins Duncan and Laine and special guest host Dawn Ortiz to discuss what’s missing in mental health support, how to reset and recalibrate with students, California’s mental health funding landscape, and building programming in school districts to serve all students.
https://vpm.org/news/articles/37715/virginia-educators-build-connections-to-combat-teen-anxiety
https://selpa.info/
2023-01-1754 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 4: Natasha King - The State of School-based Mental Health in CaliforniaIn this episode, Natasha King, SELPA Manager for the San Mateo County Special Education Local Planning Area (SELPA), joins Duncan and Laine and special guest host Dawn Ortiz to discuss what’s missing in mental health support, how to reset and recalibrate with students, California’s mental health funding landscape, and building programming in school districts to serve all students.
https://vpm.org/news/articles/37715/virginia-educators-build-connections-to-combat-teen-anxiety
https://selpa.info/
2023-01-1754 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 3: John Crocker - The Importance of Universal Mental Health ScreeningIn this episode, John Crocker, Director of School Mental Health and Behavioral Services for Methuen Public Schools in Massachusetts, joins Duncan and Laine to discuss the most pressing issues relating to student mental health he sees on the ground in his district, the importance of universal mental health screening, and the playbook he uses as the Founder of the Massachusetts School-Based Mental Health Consortium.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/11/15/metro/teens-young-adults-are-self-diagnosing-mental-illness-tiktok-what-could-go-wrong
https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/14/health/suicide-er-visits-kids/index.html
https://masmhc.org/
2023-01-0350 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 3: John Crocker - The Importance of Universal Mental Health ScreeningIn this episode, John Crocker, Director of School Mental Health and Behavioral Services for Methuen Public Schools in Massachusetts, joins Duncan and Laine to discuss the most pressing issues relating to student mental health he sees on the ground in his district, the importance of universal mental health screening, and the playbook he uses as the Founder of the Massachusetts School-Based Mental Health Consortium.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/11/15/metro/teens-young-adults-are-self-diagnosing-mental-illness-tiktok-what-could-go-wrong
https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/14/health/suicide-er-visits-kids/index.html
https://masmhc.org/
2023-01-0350 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 2: John Zogby - Administrator and Parent Perceptions of School-Based Mental HealthIn this episode, John Zogby, Founder and Senior Partner of John Zogby Strategies, joins Duncan and Laine to discuss the recently announced ESS-Zogby major survey of parents and school administrators about school-based mental health care, stigmas around mental health, priorities for funding these initiatives, parents’ attitudes about what level of mental health support school should provide, and how to prioritize school-based mental health in the future.
https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/02/health/pandemic-teen-brains-stress-wellness/index.html
https://johnzogbystrategies.com/
2022-12-1543 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 2: John Zogby - Administrator and Parent Perceptions of School-Based Mental HealthIn this episode, John Zogby, Founder and Senior Partner of John Zogby Strategies, joins Duncan and Laine to discuss the recently announced ESS-Zogby major survey of parents and school administrators about school-based mental health care, stigmas around mental health, priorities for funding these initiatives, parents’ attitudes about what level of mental health support school should provide, and how to prioritize school-based mental health in the future.
https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/02/health/pandemic-teen-brains-stress-wellness/index.html
https://johnzogbystrategies.com/
2022-12-1543 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 1: Amy Kennedy - A Glimpse into the Future of School-Based Mental HealthIn this episode, Amy Kennedy, Co-founder of The Kennedy Forum, joins Duncan and Laine to discuss the current state of school-based mental health in the U.S., significant changes regarding mental health in the classroom, the youth mental health crisis, federal and state initiatives in place to address the crisis, and why we all need to invest in mental health.
https://www.amylkennedy.com/
https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/pandemic-anxiety-was-higher-for-teachers-than-for-health-care-workers/2022/11
https://www.columbiapsychiatry.org/news/how-sleep-deprivation-affects-your-mental-health
2022-11-2840 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 1: Amy Kennedy - A Glimpse into the Future of School-Based Mental HealthIn this episode, Amy Kennedy, Co-founder of The Kennedy Forum, joins Duncan and Laine to discuss the current state of school-based mental health in the U.S., significant changes regarding mental health in the classroom, the youth mental health crisis, federal and state initiatives in place to address the crisis, and why we all need to invest in mental health.
https://www.amylkennedy.com/
https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/pandemic-anxiety-was-higher-for-teachers-than-for-health-care-workers/2022/11
https://www.columbiapsychiatry.org/news/how-sleep-deprivation-affects-your-mental-health
2022-11-2840 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsGerard Barone - The Road to Effective School Solutions: Transforming School-Based Mental HealthDuncan and Laine are joined by Jerry Barone, one of the founding employees of Effective School Solutions. In this episode, the team discusses the importance of implementing a higher level of care in schools, the biggest impediment to identifying students who need help, what schools can do to help students in need, and how to maintain good mental health. https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/video/1st-selena-gomezs-documentary-mental-health-92591740 https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/biden-administration-expanding-mental-health-services-personnel-schools/story?id=90599411
2022-11-2342 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsGerard Barone - The Road to Effective School Solutions: Transforming School-Based Mental HealthDuncan and Laine are joined by Jerry Barone, Chief Clinical Officer and one of the founding employees of Effective School Solutions. In this episode, the team discusses the importance of implementing a higher level of care in schools, the biggest impediment to identifying students who need help, what schools can do to help students in need, and how to maintain good mental health.
https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/video/1st-selena-gomezs-documentary-mental-health-92591740
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/biden-administration-expanding-mental-health-services-personnel-schools/story?id=90599411
2022-11-2342 min