Videos and articles helping teachers understand the mental health needs of their students, and supporting to invest in self-care.
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 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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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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In this inspiring episode, Dr. Jodi sits down with Tiffany Ragozzino, founder of Pretty Little Lifters and a seasoned P.E. and health teacher. Together, they explore how strength training can transform teenagers’ physical health and mental well-being. Tiffany shares how weightlifting can increase confidence, promote mental focus, and help teens learn to overcome challenges. She
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Mental exhaustion and turmoil and experiences like depression, anxiety, frustration, and anger are getting to all of us. That’s because it is a regular human response to our world. But there are simple morning practices that you can implement to improve your mental health. Before I tell you about them, I want you to know:
Embracing Emotions is crucial for overall well-being, yet many of us push aside our emotions, believing that they make us weak or vulnerable. However, suppressing feelings can lead to greater emotional turmoil and long-term suffering. What if you allowed yourself to fully experience your emotions instead of judging or avoiding them? This blog post’ll explore
Allow Yourself to Feel: Embracing Your Emotions Without Judgment for Emotional Healing Read More »
September is suicide prevention awareness month. This blog post will focus on suicide prevention for Generation Z. Devastatingly, the increase in anxiety and depression symptoms among young people in the last 20 years has also increased how many young people lose their lives to suicide. The CDC reports that after little change between 2001 and
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Teaching teens decision-making skills is essential as they transition from childhood to adulthood. During adolescence, teens encounter more complex situations and choices, ranging from academic decisions to social interactions and future career paths. However, they often lack the experience to grasp the long-term consequences of their actions fully. By equipping teens with decision-making strategies, we
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