Mental Health

All articles with the tag Mental Health.

Your A–Z guide to fostering positive behaviour in the classroom

In response to simplistic calls from some for a ‘tough love’ approach to ‘school refusal’, education expert DAVID VINEGRAD offers his guide to boosting positive behaviour and school connection.

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An early start: new mental health program for all primary schools

An early intervention program set to roll out in primary schools across the state aims to provide stable, school-based mental health support for younger students, writes MYKE BARTLETT.

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Wild about reading

In her latest book, bestselling author Sally Rippin has launched a passionate inquiry into how the system is letting down students with complex learning needs.

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Trigger warning: keeping the curriculum safe

Who is responsible for curriculum content – and what happens when it inadvertently triggers a vulnerable student?

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The mental toll of teaching in a pandemic

Educators have been on the frontline throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and more needs to be done to protect their mental health and wellbeing.

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Not just another brick in the wall: teaching at a disadvantaged school

In teacher Brendan James Murray’s latest book, The School, he chronicles a year at a disadvantaged beachside school, where students are dealing with a multitude of issues.

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Staying up in lockdown: Students and mental health

The mental health of students is a priority for school staff as we continue to wade through endless lockdowns. Thankfully, there are many places providing valuable advice and support.

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Anxiety-busting approaches to mathematics

Maths is a common source of anxiety. Child psychologist ANDREW FULLER suggests some ways to reduce students’ fears about mathematics.

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Helping students get smart about anxiety

Anxiety can be a serious barrier to learning, but there are ways of helping these students develop their strengths, writes child psychologist ANDREW FULLER.