Catapult Learning EduBlog
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year’s theme, Turning Awareness into Action, highlights the importance of providing meaningful support for student well-being. With mental health challenges on the rise, schools must take proactive steps to ensure students receive the right interventions at the right time.
In today’s educational landscape, the need for comprehensive approaches that address both academic needs and non-academic barriers to student success has never been more critical. Catapult Learning, a leader in educational services, has been at the forefront of transforming schools for almost 50 years through its innovative professional development solutions.
As the student mental health crisis continues to grow, school counselors—our frontline advocates for student well-being—are experiencing serious personal and professional strain. A recent nationwide survey by Catapult Learning revealed nine out of ten counselors feel the weight of their responsibilities in ways that are affecting their mood, relationships, and even physical health.
The mental health crisis among students continues to escalate, leaving school counselors and educators searching for effective solutions. While Tier 1 support offers universal interventions and Tier 3 provides intensive clinical care, Tier 2 interventions – those designed to help at-risk students before their challenges escalate into crises – are often missing from schools’ mental health systems of supports.
Reading is not only a critical skill but also a joyful activity that sparks creativity, curiosity, and connections within families. Establishing a regular reading routine at home is essential, yet busy schedules often make it difficult for families to dedicate enough time to reading together.
In today’s educational landscape, the need for comprehensive approaches that address both academic needs and non-academic barriers to student success has never been more critical. Catapult Learning, a leader in educational services, has been at the forefront of transforming schools for almost 50 years through its innovative professional development solutions.
Recalling the tried-and-true “put on your own oxygen mask first before helping others” analogy, when teachers are engaged, present, and in the right frame of mind to instruct, positive student outcomes follow. Once overlooked, this critical principle is now gaining traction when it comes to supporting educator wellness.
Student mental health challenges have been rising for the past decade, creating barriers to academic success. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Institute of Mental Health estimated that one in three students struggled with anxiety, depression, trauma, or attention issues that negatively impacted their ability to focus, stay motivated and engaged, and learn.
Now that we’re well into the school year, educators and students are immersed in and focused on their drive toward the shared goal of academic achievement. And by this point, many educators have likely identified patterns of both student success and learning gaps that need to be addressed.
It’s a striking reality. Student mental health challenges continue to rise, yet schools are often severely understaffed to support them. According to the American School Counselor Association, the recommended counselor-to-student ratio is 1:250, and the National Association of School Psychologists suggests 1:500 for psychologists.
