Research consistently shows that early intervention is key, with schools ideally positioned to implement mental health programs that reach young people during their formative years.
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Professor Michael Bernard
Research consistently shows that early intervention is key, with schools ideally positioned to implement mental health programs that reach young people during their formative years.
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9 minute read Best practices to create a more enjoyable and less stressful workplace experience There is no better ticket to getting off life’s rollercoaster of ups and downs than self-acceptance. Self-acceptance has made a big difference in my life. Self-acceptance helps anyone live a happier, stress-free life. When younger, I used to take things
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When faced with a challenging and threatening situation (stressful events), your brain’s alarm system (the amygdala) kicks into gear, which is great when you need quick reactions but not so helpful when you need to think clearly and respond professionally. The good news? Your brain’s “wise leader” (the prefrontal cortex) can learn to step in and help you stay calm and focused.
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Being a Resilient Educator Working as a teacher, mental health practitioner, or administrator can be incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. Whether it’s a tough day in the classroom, navigating tricky situations with colleagues or parents, having too much work to do, or even managing personal issues at home,
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Featured Podcast This program emphasises the importance of cognitive restructuring and self-acceptance in managing emotional responses to bullying. Research findings indicate that the program significantly improves students’ cognitive and emotional coping responses. (audio, AI-generated by NotebookLM using YCDI! source material, Oct., 2024) Research shows this anti-bullying prevention program strengthens students’ intrinsic capacity to cope with
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Governments, schools and parents need to widen their focus from identifying and re-educating bullies to teaching young people how to better cope with the emotional damage bullying does, a leading educator says. According to Michael Bernard, governments, including education departments, have a critical role in doing all they can to minimise bullying in schools but aren’t investing in programs to develop students’ intrinsic capacity to cope.
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Underachievers are a diverse group-these students don’t fit into a single mould
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Academic procrastination is a major obstacle to student success at school and really prevents young people from achieving their personal best.
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Social-emotional learning (SEL) can come across as insincere to students if their teachers are not practicing what they are teaching.
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What is the difference between student wellbeing and mental health? Surprisingly, these two dimensions don’t necessarily go hand in hand.
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