Intended Audience

This session is designed for SEA and LEA team members who want to gain an understanding of proven communication practices. It is ideal for those with a role in developing communications content about school mental health for audiences who do not have a mental health background, such as educators, school staff, and school administrators.  Note that this session does not focus on modes of communication (e.g., social media), but rather on how to develop content that effectively communicates school mental health concepts and issues to lay stakeholders.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify language that is effective and accessible in conveying key concepts about children’s mental health.
2. Recognize how to navigate around communication pitfalls.
3. Use tools and resources to guide communication that increases awareness, builds knowledge, and engages school mental health stakeholders and partners on campus.

Session overview

How do we convey the role of student wellness in student success to educators and staff on campus? What does mental health have to do with school? Why do I (a teacher, aide, coach, principal) need to learn about school mental health? This topical learning forum is dedicated to building capacity for Project AWARE teams invested in a shared understanding of the value of school mental health. In this virtual learning session, you will learn about proven communication strategies on the topic of school and children’s mental health. Tools and resources will be provided to help shape your communication content for lay audiences in your schools. There will be opportunity to discuss real world examples and to learn from your AWARE peers.

This session is part of a two-part series. A separate registration is required for the other session in this series, which will take place on Wednesday, March 3 12:00-1:15pm ET. Register at this link.