MINDBEAT by Effective School Solutions

Duncan Young and Laine Whitaker•open.spotify.com

MINDBEAT by Effective School Solutions is the definitive go-to podcast for all topics related to school-based mental health, and the first podcast dedicated to this vital topic. From sharing best practices to highlighting innovative school districts to keeping track of legislation, MINDBEAT is the must-have resource for educators and administrators that are implementing (or thinking about implementing) a mental health care continuum. www.effectiveschoolsolutions.com

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Episodes

EP 6: Dorothy Espelage - Anti-Bullying Initiatives in Schools

In 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.un...

Feb 14, 2023•48 min•Ep. 7

EP 5: Elizabeth Sylvester & Kat Scherer – Relationship-Based Treatment of Children & Their Parents

In 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...

Jan 31, 2023•58 min•Ep. 6

EP 4: Natasha King - The State of School-based Mental Health in California

In 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/...

Jan 17, 2023•55 min•Ep. 5

EP 3: John Crocker - The Importance of Universal Mental Health Screening

In 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-diagnosin...

Jan 03, 2023•51 min•Ep. 4

EP 2: John Zogby - Administrator and Parent Perceptions of School-Based Mental Health

In 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/pand...

Dec 15, 2022•44 min•Ep. 3

EP 1: Amy Kennedy - A Glimpse into the Future of School-Based Mental Health

In 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-worker...

Nov 28, 2022•40 min•Ep. 2

Gerard Barone - The Road to Effective School Solutions: Transforming School-Based Mental Health

Duncan 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-administrati...

Nov 23, 2022•42 min

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