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Videos and articles helping teachers understand the mental health needs of their students, and supporting to invest in self-care.

The Youth Mental Health Crisis

Solving the Youth Mental Health Crisis: Teen Anxiety and Depression Help

In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of a mental health crisis among young people worldwide. Adolescents and young adults are facing unprecedented levels of stress, anxiety, and depression, exacerbated by factors such as academic pressure, social media influence, and the uncertainties of the future. The COVID-19 pandemic has further intensified these challenges, […]

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Calm your amygdala

Overactive Amygdala? Understanding and Resetting Your Brain’s Anxiety System

Does your heart race when you get an unexpected text? Do you find yourself jumping at small noises or feeling constantly on edge? Your amygdala – your brain’s built-in alarm system – might be working overtime. It is trying to protect you from danger, even when there isn’t any. That’s its job. Not to decide

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Executive Functioning Skills Series: Smoothly Manage Life

Executive functioning skills are the foundation of our ability to plan, organize, and manage daily life successfully. These cognitive processes help us set goals, control impulses, regulate emotions, and adapt to new situations. Whether in school, work, or personal life, strong executive functioning skills are essential for problem-solving and decision-making. This series will explore the

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inner critic

Negative Inner Critic in Overdrive? Turn it Into Your Biggest Cheerleader!

We all have a hostile inner critic; it’s part of how our brains evolved to keep us safe. But in today’s world, that survival instinct can turn into a constant pressure to be better, do more, and never slow down. We use it to judge if we are worthy enough, smart enough, happy enough, successful

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Unlock Personal Agency & Improve Emotional Well-being

Personal agency refers to an individual’s capacity to make choices, take control of their actions, and influence outcomes in their own life. It is closely linked to the concepts of autonomy, self-determination, and personal responsibility. Agency is the power to act independently, make decisions, and bring about change in one’s own life. Watch this video

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overcoming imposter syndrome

Imposter Syndrome | Trauma-Informed Strategies for Confidence

Do you struggle with imposter syndrome? If you’ve ever found yourself questioning your abilities, feeling like a fraud despite your accomplishments, or fearing that others will “find you out,” you may be experiencing imposter syndrome. You may be feeling like you are posing as someone who is better than who you think you are, and

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high functioning anxiety

Understanding High-Functioning Anxiety: Signs, Causes, and How to Cope

High-functioning anxiety is often described as a hidden struggle. From the outside, individuals may appear successful, organized, and confident, but internally they are battling self-doubt, fear, and stress. It’s a condition many high-achievers face, but because it doesn’t always look like traditional anxiety, it’s frequently misunderstood or overlooked. If you’ve ever wondered why you feel

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Self-Silencing and Anxiety: How to Reclaim Your Voice

Are you self-silencing? Have you ever stopped yourself from speaking up because you were afraid of being judged or rejected? If you’re like most people, you’ve done this more often than you’d like to admit. This habit, called self-silencing, might feel like an easy way to avoid conflict, but over time, it can quietly build

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