Supporting Student Mental Health

Michael Hass is Professor of Scholarly Practice in the Attallah College of Educational Studies at Chapman University, USA. He is a licensed School Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, and Clinical Counselor. Amy Ardell is Instructional Assistant Professor in the Attallah College of Educational Studies at Chapman University, USA. She is a former elementary school teacher.

1. Introduction 2. Background 3. The First R: Relate 4. Recognizing Students’ Mental Health Problems 5. Respond: Supportive Communication Skills for Teachers 6. Respond: Teachers' Role in Understanding and Responding to Crises and Trauma 7. Responding to the Threat of Suicide 8. Beyond Instruction: Connecting Students and Families to Resources 9. Teacher Self-care, Self-compassion, and Self-renewal Appendix: Questions as a Guide to the Recognition of Mental Health Problems