NEW: Back-to-School Mental Health Toolkits for School Staff & Families
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Discover a comprehensive resources page offering support, guidance, and tools tailored for parents and caregivers navigating various challenges.
Guides & Worksheets
Starting a new school year is the perfect time to reflect on what you're ready to leave behind and what you want to carry forward.
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Parents, caregivers, and school staff are often among the first to notice when something seems off—whether it's a subtle shift in a child's mood, changes in classroom engagement, or signs of a deeper struggle.
Every school year brings new challenges and new opportunities for families. This guide is designed to support parents and caregivers with practical, evidence-based strategies to help recognize stress, build resilience, and create healthy routines that strengthen both you and your child.
A simple conversation guide to help families feel more prepared for the new school year.
We hope you'll find this resource helpful for spotting student mental health needs—from early signs to more serious concerns. Keep this printable tool nearby as a reminder of what to look for and how to respond in the moment.
Building a practice of healthy habits at home helps children both mentally and physically. Simple, consistent routines provide structure and predictability, which promote mental wellness and make it easier to spot challenges early.
As a new school year begins, it's normal for unexpected things to happen. Learning to think ahead can help you feel more ready and confident, not just at the start of school, but all year long.
The start of a new school year often brings a mix of excitement, change, and stress. While some worry is normal, ongoing challenges may be a sign your child needs extra support.
Taking care of yourself every day helps your brain, body, and feelings stay in balance. Let's make a plan for how you can recharge throughout the day!
Webinars
Gain insights and tools on how to effectively motivate all kinds of students both at school and at home.
There’s a national movement at the state and district levels to limit the use of phones in K-12 schools to improve mental health and learning. Hear from experts, policymakers and influencers on the issue.
Learn what to look out for and what steps to take if you suspect your child or teen may have an eating disorder
Learn more about the power of family engagement on students' ability to thrive emotionally and academically.
Learn about common reasons youth may engage in NSSI, warning signs, and effective ways to support youth towards healthier coping strategies.
Watch for tips on how to support kids and teens who may struggling due to pressures related to achievement culture.
Watch for suggestions on how caregivers can safely and appropriately respond when mental health topics come up in their homes.
How can you break down silos and work cross-functionally across departments to successfully implement whole-child initiatives within your district?
Join us for a strategic discussion on building effective program evaluation systems.
Real stories and practical tips from national speaker Fabian Ramirez
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How virtual partnership can fill gaps in mental health care for students.
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Chelsea Public Schools serves approximately 6,150 students from pre-K through 12th grade across 11 schools in the greater Boston area. Across the district, 88.5% of students are Hispanic and 85.2% have a first language other than English and 78.1% of students are from low income families.
How can school districts and staff bridge cultural gaps to address students' mental health needs?
More and more students are struggling with their mental health, but for most families, accessing high quality care feels impossible. Local providers have months-long waitlists, rarely take insurance, and often don’t deliver care in multiple languages.
Practical advice on how to connect with the child in your life and strategies for noticing and neutralizing big emotions, before they take over the household
Learn techniques for partnering with kids to co-create solutions, increase their buy-in and reduce conflict through motivation-related executive functioning skills.
Learn some common reasons why youth engage in NSSI, spot the warning signs, and explore effective approaches toward healthy coping strategies with clinical psychologist Dr. Taylor Burke.
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improved academic outcomes and freed up school staff time
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helped families access quicker pathways to mental health care
utilized Cartwheel’s virtual services to increase access and reduce waitlists
leveraged data to proactively identify student mental health needs
enabled access to affordable, easily accessible, and flexible mental health support for students
connected 6% of its student body to mental health services in first year of Cartwheel partnership
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