Youth Mental Health & COVID-19
Year 3, Week 23 (125 total reports)
21.09.2022-27.09.2022
REVIEW
My favorite links this week teach how to create a socratic learning environment—at home or in school. The other offers excellent illustrations for dealing with the stigma around Teen Mental Health.
This Week’s Top Links
27.09.2022
10 Tips to a Civil Conversation—and, Actually Change Someone’s Mind
As the election approaches, broad dichotomies are taking root in the fiber of many countries. It is important to learn how to have conversations about difficult topics, but having them in a civil manner is just as important.
26.09.2022
What Parents Need to Know About Code Red Drills in School
https://theeverymom.com/school-code-red-drills/
Your children (or those in your care) will be experiencing these drills in their schools. You can—and need—to provide an emotional and cognitive buffer for the fear and insecurities they cause.
25.09.2022
Designing Socratic Seminars to Ensure That All Students Can Participate
https://spencerauthor.com/socratic-seminars/
This was my top article of the week. There are great suggestions—and illustrations—for building respectful dialogue in your class (or home) in this article.
24.09.2022
Teachers Are Sharing The Biggest Differences In Students In 2022 Vs. Years Ago, And Some Are Heartbreaking
https://www.buzzfeed.com/ryanschocket2/teachers-sharing-differences-in-students-2022
There are some tough statements in these short notes by teachers. But they are important to pay attention to if we want to understand the mental and psychological state of our children.
23.09.2022
14 Illustrated Mental Health Facts That Educate While Breaking the Stigmas Surrounding It
https://mymodernmet.com/mental-health-facts-holly-chisholm/
Excellent Resourced! These are thought-provoking illustrations for learning as well as teaching about teen mental health.
22.09.2022
Banning Books in Schools Is Bad for Democracy, and Your Kids Know It
https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/a41311932/banned-books-schools-libraries/
This week a book on female coding for children was banned. Apparently, that does not fit in to some group’s myopic and misogynistic view of women. Was this school board inspired by the Morality Police in Iraq?
21.09.2022
Want Your Kids to Be Happy and Successful? Don't Teach Them the World Is a Scary, Dangerous Place, Warns This Harvard Professor
https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/child-raising-psychology-harvard-arthur-brooks.html
I’m always glad to see supportive research on concepts like this. If you want optimistic children who feel they can make a difference. They need to know that the world is not predominantly a hopeless and frightening place.
This Week’s Links
27.09.2022
10 Tips to a Civil Conversation—and, Actually Change Someone’s Mind
101 'Would You rather' game questions for parents and kids
https://www.today.com/parents/family/best-would-you-rather-questions-parents-kids-rcna43986
People list 25 harmful ideas parents shouldn't be teaching their children
https://scoop.upworthy.com/people-list-25-harmful-ideas-parents-should-not-teach-children
27 Life-Changing Micro Habits That Require Only A Few Minutes
https://www.fatherly.com/life/micro-habits-that-can-improve-your-life
31 Ways to Appreciate The Present & Feel Happier Right Now
https://tinybuddha.com/blog/31-ways-to-appreciate-the-present-moment-and-feel-happier-right-now/
26.09.2022
What Parents Need to Know About Code Red Drills in School
https://theeverymom.com/school-code-red-drills/
Girls Who Code founder speaks out after Pennsylvania school district bans her books: 'This is about controlling women and it starts with controlling our girls'
https://www.businessinsider.com/girls-who-code-founder-speaks-out-banning-books-schools-2022-9
Adorable 'Haka baby' dance offers a sweet window into Maori culture
https://www.upworthy.com/haka-baby-teaching-maori-culture-rp
I’m a child behavioural expert – how to deal with your children fighting… plus the genius way to stop it in seconds
https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/19897970/child-behavioural-expert-deal-children-fighting/
What is the vagus nerve and how is it connected to mental health?
https://fashionjournal.com.au/life/vagus-nerve-mental-health/
Mild COVID increases risk of many neurological problems for millions
https://newatlas.com/health-wellbeing/mild-covid-risk-brain-neurological-problems/
25.09.2022
Designing Socratic Seminars to Ensure That All Students Can Participate
https://spencerauthor.com/socratic-seminars/
Catherine Price: Why having fun is the secret to a healthier life
How To Keep Fears, Triggers & Past Traumas From Controlling Your Life
https://www.yourtango.com/self/managing-emotional-triggers
Want to raise strong, resilient kids? Create 'nurturing routines,' says parenting expert—here’s how
4 Ways Teens Hurt Their Mental Health (Without Even Knowing It)
https://www.yourtango.com/family/teens-mental-health
4 ways to help girls thrive online
These two daily activities are wreaking havoc on teens’ sleep
https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/sleep-deprivation-in-teenagers-screen-time-school
24.09.2022
Teachers Are Sharing The Biggest Differences In Students In 2022 Vs. Years Ago, And Some Are Heartbreaking
https://www.buzzfeed.com/ryanschocket2/teachers-sharing-differences-in-students-2022
5 Smart Phrases People With High Emotional Intelligence Keep Saying Over and Over, and Why
Kids as Young as 8 Should Be Screened for Anxiety and Continue Into Adulthood, Experts Say
10 Coming-of-Age Books for Children and Young Adults to Read After Harry Potter
https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/coming-of-age-books-for-children-and-young-adults
23.09.2022
14 Illustrated Mental Health Facts That Educate While Breaking the Stigmas Surrounding It
https://mymodernmet.com/mental-health-facts-holly-chisholm/
How To Help a Child With Body Dysmorphic Disorder, From Someone Who's Been There
Are You Nurturing A Growth Mindset In Your Kid? Why Psychologists Say It's Vital
https://www.scarymommy.com/parenting/growth-mindset-kids
Book Review: How We Make Sense of Mental Illness
https://undark.org/2022/09/23/book-review-how-we-make-sense-of-mental-illness/
5 Fascinating Myths About Anxiety, Debunked
https://www.prevention.com/health/mental-health/a40904213/myths-about-anxiety/
22.09.2022
Banning Books in Schools Is Bad for Democracy, and Your Kids Know It
https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/a41311932/banned-books-schools-libraries/
60 brainteasers for kids with answers
https://www.today.com/parents/family/brainteasers-for-kids-rcna48086
Comedian Absolutely Nails the 5 Types of Parents at Drop Off
https://tinybeans.com/five-types-of-parents-at-drop-off/
The Neuroscience of You: How Every Brain Is Different and How to Understand Yours
https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/neuroscience-every-brain-different-understand-bookbite/36076/
The Optimistic Realist: A Practical Approach to Win The Game of Life
https://hive.com/blog/optimistic-realist-approach-to-life/
21.09.2022
Want Your Kids to Be Happy and Successful? Don't Teach Them the World Is a Scary, Dangerous Place, Warns This Harvard Professor
https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/child-raising-psychology-harvard-arthur-brooks.html
When Helping Someone Becomes Unhealthy: Why You Can't Always Say Yes
https://tinybuddha.com/blog/when-helping-someone-you-love-becomes-unhealthy/
Millions of teens have mental health issues - the 10 signs you must not ignore
https://www.the-sun.com/health/6268742/millions-teens-mental-health-issues/