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UnitedHealthcare Community & State of Iowa has announced a $1.5 million investment in school-based telehealth to expand access to mental health care for K-12 students in Iowa. Read More: https://lnkd.in/dScZSAWR This funding will give Hazel Health, a telehealth provider that focuses on school-based solutions, the resources needed to partner with school systems and build the technological infrastructure required to bring quality mental health services to where students spend most of their day — school and home. “Helping students achieve good mental health is essential for their overall wellbeing and influences their ability to succeed in school and life,” said Dr. Brian J. Masterson, MD, MPH senior behavioral health medical director of UnitedHealth Group, parent company of UnitedHealthcare. “Providing virtual mental health services in schools supports access to care for children who need it, while removing obstacles such as transportation and appointments scheduling difficulties.” #mededgemea #unitedhealthcare #SchoolHealth #telehealth #mentalhealth #StudentWellBeing #HealthcareInnovation #mentalhealthawareness #education #youthmentalhealth #HealthcareAccess #telemedicine #communityhealth #Iowa #HealthEquity

When the absenteeism rate grows in schools what is lost? 1. Kids that get picked on regularly 2 Kids that can not read in the 40% past 3rd grade level 3 Kids who are chronically anxious 4. Kids who are chronically ill with stomach aches or irritable bowels 5. Kids who fail tests often because they can not read the sentence & even understand it to answer the question. 6 Kids who have reached their "cognitive load" (Dejong) ....and many more How do we fix all of the above. Read the testimonials at www.myfuturevisioninc.com and help us put this one essential program into all American Public schools. Then just get out of the way of these often SMART kids and just let them learn!...with this short 15 minute/12 weeks well health promotion program. Read the teachers testimonials also They LOVE THIS PROGRAM!

Blog Post: 5 Genuine Reasons Every School Needs a Health Check-Up Camp Overall, students spend 45 hours a week in school. Health is very important in schools because it plays a crucial part in helping children achieve a state of well-being. Due to this they can maximise their learning capacity, manage stress, and interact openly with their classmates and community. In this article let's learn why every school needs a health check-up camp. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g6mvxA2x

These are helpful tips from Place2Be but what would be even better is if we removed these unnecessary pressures especially in primary education.

https://lnkd.in/ekarKt2s Well this seems a bit odd. If it’s not a parent’s responsibility to get their child out of nappies before they start school, whose is it? And whilst of course there are children with additional, sometimes medical needs, does this account for the 90% of teachers who report this problem? Blaming parents isnt helpful but saying it’s not their job isnt either. We have to find a language for discussing parenting sensibly. Some may not want to be told they need ‘parenting classes’, but how about offering opportunities for parents to learn how to support the thriving and flourishing of they children?

SchoolHealth: Nurturing Healthy Minds and Bodies A child's education is more than just academics. It's about fostering overall well-being. SchoolHealth plays a crucial role in creating a supportive learning environment that promotes both physical and mental health. Key Components of Effective SchoolHealth Programs: -Qualified Health Professionals: Schools should have access to trained healthcare professionals, such as general practitioners (GPs) or school nurses, to manage health concerns and implement preventive measures. -Comprehensive Health Plans: A well-designed SchoolHealth plan should cover all aspects of a child's health, including physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. -Safe and Healthy Environment: The school environment should be conducive to learning and free from health hazards. -Health Education: Regular health education programs should be integrated into the curriculum to teach students about healthy habits and prevent diseases. -Collaborative Approach: Schools should partner with parents, healthcare providers, and community organizations to address health issues effectively. This could involve hosting health fairs, organizing workshops, or implementing other collaborative programs. #temaricare #schoolhealthfair #SchoolHealth #Education #ChildHealth #Wellnesss #healthySchools

We have just submitted our response to the Department for Education's consultation "Improving non-medical help for disabled students in higher education: Government call for evidence". We know that there are improvements that can be made in Disabled Students' Allowances (DSAs), but we believe that DSAs are a funding stream that the Government should be proud of - an unparalleled support ecosystem which draws on a range of qualified professionals to deliver person-centred support. At UMHAN we understand the value of good NMH support, and believe that the fact of a student having Specialist Mental Health Mentoring (SMHM) support in place lowers risk and increases attainment and retention. This is not by providing what DfE understands is “therapeutic” input, or by going outside of the boundaries of the role, but by offering person-centred, holistic mentoring support. Indeed, The Health Foundation notes that person-centred care can not only improve the individual’s experience, quality of care and outcomes but is also an effective, efficient and economic use of resources because it builds on the needs of people rather than the “convenience of providers” (The Health Foundation, 2016). Mental Health Mentoring is now also a recognised form of support funded through Access to Work, where it is described as one of a number of steps that may help people remain in or return to work. We know that well-trained and experienced SMHM help to contain and manage risk in a way that often prevents students having to reach out for additional support from either their HEP or NHS services, both of which are becoming more overstretched. Without this very specialist support being in place, we believe that the workload for HEP staff in Disability and Mental Health/Wellbeing services would increase, and that the likelihood of serious self harm and suicides would also increase. You can read our full reponse here: https://lnkd.in/etBiGsGC #StudentMentalHealth #DSA #DisabledStudents #NMH #Mentoring #PersonCentred

Update 8/5/24: I have written an open letter to schools that charge fees to therapists. I have attached it below. Please let me know if you would like a copy of it for your own advocacy 👩🎤 *** I'd love to hear your thoughts on this one... There is an emerging practice of schools charging allied health providers for access to deliver services to NDIS participants on school premises. Are schools just trying to get in on some “NDIS action” or are they finding there are real costs to facilitate the therapy for their students on school grounds? Because the costs vary greatly, it would be interesting to see a breakdown for what they charge for. Some schools let you waltz in with nothing but a WWCC, others have more rigorous expectations. I'm keen to hear how others in our field are tackling this issue. We already have tight margins, maintaining our own premises and we provide company vehicles to facilitate our services. And with wages, superannuation, and rent all on the rise, absorbing these additional expenses from school access fees is not something we had budgeted for. One solution we've considered is requesting that schools directly invoice session fees to the parents, especially when parents have specifically engaged our services at the school. However, I understand the potential impact this may have on families, as these fees typically range from $10-30 per session. Generally speaking it can be families with limited transport or resources that opt for the school based sessions. My concern is that if this becomes a widespread practice among schools, it could significantly limit our ability to provide services in school settings, ultimately reducing accessibility for participants. I'm starting the conversation to hear what you think so we can consider potential solutions, I'd love to hear all perspectives.

As stressful as school avoidance may be for parents and children alike, trying to understand why a child might be avoiding school is an important first step. Pediatrician Dr. Berger-Jenkins helps break down the multiple factors underlying school avoidance - https://bit.ly/43CHF1z Columbia University Irving Medical Center #SchoolAvoidance #mentalhealthsupport #parentingtips #educational #anxietyinchildren #childwellbeing #schoolattendance #positiveparenting #childhoodanxiety

when agreeing on an EHCP plan there are many factors to take into consideration at Wheat Creative we help with managing disagreements over EHCPS.