This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • There is no roadmap for rebuilding after schools and communities have experienced a traumatic shooting. Authors from RAND offer general guidelines for communities to follow in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Amelia Harper reports that districts are working to address rising student anxiety through a variety of programs. • How can districts in your area meet the mental…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Social-emotional learning plays a critical role in youth development. EdSurge provides three tips on how educators can incorporate social-emotional learning into their everyday literacy instruction. ·…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Dr. Nadine Burke Harris discusses the importance of understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) and how such deeply embedded traumas can impact someone over a lifetime. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to a new RAND Corporation study, a recent social marketing campaign to reduce the stigma around mental health issues has shown to have a positive…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • John Affleck at The Conversation argues how important it is that more athletes are openly talking about mental health because it is the first way to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Richard Louv explains how doctors are prescribing nature for mental health and billing insurance companies for park visits. • How can funders help to support improved mental…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A major new study found worrisome associations between teen sexting and mental health as well as risky sexual behavior. • Mental and emotional health services need to be…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Amelia Harper reports that the adolescent suicide rate hits 20-year high, but more research is needed to determine the driving forces behind the increase. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Stabilizing those experiencing homelessness, trauma, mental illness and substance use is no small task, but the answer may start with the most basic of human needs: Connection. Current data reminds…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Food Tank highlights an inspiration story about a woman and her urban farm who is committed to pulling carbon out of the air and storing it…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · With an increased demand for mental health services, Education Dive reports that school counselors are beginning to struggle with their caseloads. · What needs to be…