Concerned about a student's wellbeing? What to look for
A general overview of some of the more common mental health issues that arise during adolescence, and some of the unhealthy behaviors and habits students often adopt in an attempt to avoid or cope with life’s challenges. This article also includes guidelines for educators to help recognize mental health issues among teens.
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Resources to help educators navigate and teach May Mental Health Awareness Month.
Listen on Apple or Spotify When Israel was created on this exact day 78 years ago, she didn’t come with an instruction manual called “How to Build a Jewish State.” If she had, Jewish educators wouldn’t be grappling today with the tensions between Israel’s Jewish and democratic values, or needing
This video features an interview with Tal Ben Shahar, an American and Israeli teacher, lecturer at Harvard University and writer in the areas of positive psychology and leadership. Tal speaks about tips for happiness and good mental health.