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This Mental Health Awareness Month, Penn Badgley helps campuses start real conversations about student wellbeing.

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This Mental Health Awareness Month, #kepplerspeaker Sophie Grégoire Trudeau helps campuses prioritize student wellbeing and resilience.

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A Comparison of Participant Demographics Across Co-Designed Recruitment Methods to Two Student Mental Health Trials: Cross-Sectional Observational Study Background: Using social media platforms has been demonstrated to be a successful recruitment method, especially for young people. Two cited benefits of using social media for recruitment are its ability to quickly increase sample size and engage hard-to-reach participants. Objective: This study aimed to (1) provide a pragmatic depiction of co-designing and implementing a social media strategy with our advisory group and (2) compare demographic information of participants recruited via social media and other methods. Our objective was to provide evidence for future trials to implement social media recruitment with maximum efficiency. Methods: Participants were 2369 UK university students who consented to take part during the recruitment timeframe of 2 mental health trials. Our student advisory group advised on content, platform, and timing of engagement. We trialed 10 different adverts over a 12-month recruitment period. Descriptive analysis evaluated advert reach and link clicks using Meta/TikTok business data, website traffic using Google Analytics, screening consent, and enrollment using REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture; Vanderbilt University) software. A cross-sectional observational analysis used chi-square and tests to compare ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability status, and university attended among 842 participants recruited via social media and 1527 participants recruited by other methods. Results: Through extensive student advisor input, an Instagram carousel advert led to a boost in participant recruitment. However, this fluctuated over the academic year, with numbers dropping completely over the summer months. All tests used =.05. There was a difference in gender among those recruited through social media versus other recruitment methods on campus (²=8.34, =.02), with social media resulting in a higher proportion of gender-diverse students (27/370, 7% vs 30/711, 4%; 95% CI 3.4%‐13.7%), but fewer male students (35/370, 4%, 95% CI [3.4%‐13.7%] vs 99/711, 7%, 95% CI [1.6%‐9.8%]). Those recruited from social media were younger than those recruited through other methods, with a mean difference of −3.49 years (SE=0.31, 95% CI [–3.94 to –3.04]; =15.146,

JMIR Formative Res: A Comparison of Participant Demographics Across Co-Designed Recruitment Methods to Two Student Mental Health Trials: Cross-Sectional Observational Study #MentalHealth #StudentWellness #SocialMediaRecruitment #CoDesign #ResearchStudy

College Student Counseling: Common Mental Health Issues - The Trinity Wellness Group Counseling for college students can support anxiety, depression, stress, and relationships. Learn common issues addressed and next steps.

College can be stressful and overwhelming. Counseling helps students manage mental health, build confidence, and find direction.

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Students urge interim study to ensure period products are available in Wyoming school restrooms Two high‑school students asked the committee to open an interim study on school hygiene infrastructure so restrooms carry emergency period products; lawmakers expressed strong support and several members suggested adding it to student‑wellness work.

Two Wyoming high school students are advocating for emergency feminine hygiene products in school restrooms, arguing it’s time to treat period supplies like essential restroom necessities.

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Board hears Oakland Schools’ pitch for countywide 1.5‑mill regional enhancement millage Administration briefed the board on an Oakland Schools proposal to place a 1.5‑mill regional enhancement millage on the Aug. 4 ballot, a six‑year levy projected to raise per‑pupil operational funds (estimated at ~$7.81 per pupil initially and about $781 per student average over six years), and asked local boards to let county voters decide next month.

Oakland Schools is proposing a 1.5-mill enhancement millage set to hit the ballot this August, aiming to boost funding for student wellness, safety, and more.

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Senate committee hears sponsor testimony on Student Wellness Act to allow ‘mental health days’ as excused absences Sponsor told the Senate Education Committee the permissive Student Wellness Act would let local districts define and count limited mental‑health days as excused absences and require referral pathways; members pressed for state guidance and implementation details.

Ohio's Student Wellness Act is paving the way for schools to recognize mental health days as excused absences, a crucial step in prioritizing student well-being in the face of alarming statistics on youth mental health.

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District presents midyear LCAP update, flags program changes and equity gaps District staff delivered a midyear Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) update highlighting targeted LCFF supplemental spending for wellness and instructional coaching, a pause of the Bridge newcomer program due to low enrollment, ongoing equity work with the National Equity Project, and next steps toward a June adoption.

The Jefferson Union High School District's midyear LCAP update reveals crucial funding decisions and program adjustments aimed at closing equity gaps for its diverse student body.

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Jefferson Union presents LCAP midyear update, highlights $3.4 million in supplemental funding District staff told the board the midyear Local Control and Accountability Plan check‑in shows targeted investments in equity and wellness: about $1.2 million for wellness staffing and $3.4 million budgeted in LCFF supplemental funds, with $2.7 million spent to date.

The Jefferson Union High School District's midyear update reveals a bold $3.4 million investment in equity and wellness aimed at supporting our most vulnerable students.

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Data from 560,000 students reveals a disturbing mental health shift after 2016 A massive new analysis challenges the idea that depression trends are the same for everyone. The results also highlight a specific turning point in the last decade where symptoms began to surge.

Data from 560,000 students reveals a disturbing mental health shift after 2016 #Science #HealthandMedicine #MentalHealth #StudentWellness #DataAnalysis

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Pomona Unified showcases school counselors and expands CTE pathways including aviation, medical and barbering The board recognized National School Counseling Week and RAMP‑recognized sites and heard a wide CTE update: 18 pathways districtwide, new aviation teacher at Gary High, expanded medical and manufacturing pathways and San Antonio ROP partnerships; trustees requested follow‑up on makerspaces, dual enrollment and facility readiness.

Pomona Unified is paving the way for student success with innovative counseling frameworks and expanding Career Technical Education pathways, including exciting new programs in aviation and barbering!

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District reports broadly positive PAS results but flags safety, behavior and attendance concerns District staff presented PAS student and family survey findings showing generally strong student connections to school while identifying relative weaknesses in attendance attitudes, incidents of physical conflict and hurtful language at secondary levels; the board discussed restorative practices, counseling capacity and targeted interventions.

District findings reveal strong student connections but raise alarms over attendance issues and conflicts—what's being done to address these challenges?

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Is your #StudentWellness plan still driving real impact or just checking a box?

As the 2025–26 school year approaches, use our 7-step framework to assess & strengthen your district’s wellness strategy.

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Late-night studying? Your brain wants actual nutrients, not just iced coffee. ☕️👀

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Abington Board hears triennial student wellness review, administration recommends no policy changes The board received the district’s triennial student wellness assessment required under federal law; Dr. Robert Rosenthal said the review showed the district meets or exceeds federal standards and the administration recommended no modifications to board policy.

The Abington Board of School Directors just received a glowing triennial review of its student wellness policy, revealing that the district not only meets but exceeds federal standards!

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Using AI Chatbot to Assist Students’ Behavior Management for Obesity Prevention in Middle Schools: #feasibility Study Background: Adolescent obesity remains a pressing public health challenge, particularly among socioeconomically disadvantaged populations. artificial intelligence (#AI) (AI) holds the promise for supporting students in managing daily health behaviors, but few existing studies employed AI-based interventions in naturalistic settings such as schools. Objective: This study evaluated the #feasibility and preliminary impact of ProudMe Tech, an AI-assisted web application designed to help students manage four obesity-related behaviors: physical activity, screen time, diet, and sleep. Methods: The eight-week, one-arm pilot intervention study recruited 172 participants from five middle schools in Louisiana, and used the ProudMe Tech to set behavior goals, track behaviors, record reflections, and receive AI-generated feedback. Both engagement (primary focus) and behavior impacts (secondary focus) were examined. Results: Engagement metrics indicated varying levels of usage, averaging 8.9 (±7.6) behavior entries and 30.0 (±28.3) reflections per student, and receiving 20.2 (±19.5) AI feedback messages. Overall, participants recorded 6,164 valid daily goals, of which 3,934 (63.8%) were achieved. Natural language processing of the reflections and AI feedback messages revealed an overall neutral to positive sentiment. Pre- to post-comparisons showed (1) a significant reduction in screen time from 4.3 (± 2.6) to 3.4 (±2.5) hours per day (21.6% decrease; t = 6.18, p < 0.001), (2) a small but significant decrease in fruit and vegetable intake from 5.7 (±3.8) to 5.2 (±3.5) servings per day (8.9% decrease; t = 2.27, p < 0.05), and (3) no significant changes in physical activity and sleep. Conclusions: These findings suggest that ProudMe Tech is a feasible AI chatbot that can engage adolescents in health behavior management, but more adaptation is needed to effectively elicit improvements in health behaviors and lower the obesity risk in middle school students.

JMIR Formative Res: Using AI Chatbot to Assist Students’ Behavior Management for Obesity Prevention in Middle Schools: #feasibility Study #AI #ObesityPrevention #HealthEducation #StudentWellness #BehaviorManagement

Box Elder foundation approves Northrop Grumman-funded teacher grants, tables remaining awards until January The Box Elder School District foundation approved teacher grants covered by a Northrop Grumman grant and student health/wellness funds and voted to table other funding requests until the January meeting; the board also discussed scholarship balances and timing of available funds.

The Box Elder School District foundation has secured a $20,000 grant from Northrop Grumman for teacher funding, but will hold off on other awards until January—what will this mean for our schools?

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Burnout doesn’t appear overnight; it builds. 😰 💤 Here's why it's so important to take some self-care time.

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Waterbury Board adopts state-mandated policy updates, approves school safety plan The board approved several state-mandated policy revisions — including discipline, school climate, military-student protections, nutrition and multiple library policies — and adopted a new School Safety and Security Plan; staff noted the Nov. 1 state submission deadline and described a recent firearm incident at a Career Academy campus.

The Waterbury Board of Education just approved critical policy updates and a comprehensive School Safety and Security Plan to enhance student safety and secure vital state grants.

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Finance committee backs proposed FY2027 budget, recommends $250,000 special‑education trust transfer and wellness coordinator funding The Governor Wentworth Reg School District finance committee recommended the proposed FY2027 budget with a 3.82% spending increase and forwarded warrant articles including a proposal to transfer up to $250,000 from unassigned funds to a special‑education trust and to fund a student wellness coordinator (~$135,300).

The Governor Wentworth Reg School District's finance committee has greenlit a 3.82% budget increase for FY2027, setting the stage for crucial funding decisions that could reshape special education and student wellness initiatives.

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Finance committee previews FY26 budget; proposes bringing Lakeside program in-house as Kingswood Academy Committee reviewed FY26 personnel proposals and district budget drivers, including a plan to end a >$300,000 ombudsman contract and create an in‑house alternative program called Kingswood Academy. Administrators also proposed new finance and special‑education support positions and a separate warrant for a student wellness coordinator.

The Governor Wentworth Reg School District is shaking things up by proposing an innovative in-house program, Kingswood Academy, set to save over $300,000 while enhancing student services!

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District reports 6,650 student mental-health screener responses; wellness centers to expand The district reported results from an October universal mental‑health screener covering grades 6–12: 6,650 responses, about 79% indicated a need for lightweight intervention and roughly 20% signaled therapeutic-level need in at least one domain. District leaders outlined funding, services and plans to add wellness centers at three campuses in 2026.

A staggering 79% of students in the district's recent mental health screening indicated they could benefit from support, highlighting a critical need for expanded wellness services.

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Nutrition services reassure families: meals to continue despite federal disruptions Nutrition director told the board all students will continue to receive free breakfast and lunch amid federal SNAP and funding uncertainty, described community eligibility arrangements, and previewed forthcoming nutrition regulation changes and expanded culturally relevant menu items.

Despite federal disruptions, Oregon's nutrition director assures that all students will continue to receive free breakfast and lunch, along with exciting new menu options on the way!

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Riverside Unified highlights districtwide wellness system, PBIS recognition and school‑based mental health services District staff presented a status report on RUSD's multi‑tiered wellness and engagement program, describing expansion of positive behavior supports, wellness centers at all five comprehensive high schools, and school‑based mental health services. Staff reported a rise in students scoring low‑risk on a universal SEL screener and said licensed staff

Riverside Unified School District is transforming student wellness with expanded mental health services and impressive gains in social-emotional learning scores!

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Punxsutawney district to run PA climate survey; administrators report lower vaping referrals and step up discipline and attendance tracking Superintendent and principals told the board they plan to administer the Pennsylvania School Climate Survey (student version) and to repeat it in spring for trend analysis. High-school leaders reported a sharp drop in vaping referrals after installing detectors and described active truancy-elimination meetings to reduce magistrate filings.

The Punxsutawney Area School District is taking a bold step to enhance student well-being with a new climate survey and impressive declines in vaping incidents thanks to innovative measures.

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Superintendent announces $75,000 McKinney‑Vento grant, Carpenter School construction progress and calendar approval Superintendent Eric Kelly reported a competitive McKinney‑Vento grant award of $75,000 per year for three years to establish a home‑share system, updated the board on Carpenter School demolition and ceiling repairs, and the board adopted the 2026–27 school calendar.

Exciting news for our district! Superintendent Kelly announced a $75,000 grant to support students facing housing instability, while highlighting crucial updates on Carpenter School's progress and the new school calendar.

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