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Teachers need more than just 'Thank Yous.' Our K-12 teachers experience the highest burnout rate in the United States. They commit an average of 53 hours per week to this calling, a dedication that often means sacrificing personal time typically used for friends, family, and self-care routines. This challenge isn’t unique to teachers, either – everyone in the school system, including special education staff and administrators, experiences this strain. Our mission at eLuma is all about building brighter futures for every student, and teachers are at the heart of that mission. That’s why we’re committed to supporting them in every way possible. #schoolsupport #studentsuccess #specialeducation #schooladmin Sources: Slide 1- 2022 Gallup Slide 2- 2022 National Education Association Slide 3- 2021 EdWeek Research Center Slide 4- 2022 National Education Association

One of eLuma’s dedicated clinicians shared their experience, highlighting teletherapy’s effectiveness: “Online mental health services have helped students in ways in-person services couldn’t. I’ve seen significant progress in social anxiety and emotion regulation.” As a School Psychologist, this clinician provides 1:1 counseling according to students’ IEP plans, conducts evaluations, and collaborates with IEP teams. Despite engagement challenges, they have successfully connected with students who had been unwilling to open up to any school staff for years. To school administrators doubting teletherapy, this clinician says, “Online therapy is often more accessible and engaging for students with significant anxiety. Many have thrived in an online setting after struggling in traditional schools, benefiting from the flexibility teletherapy offers.” #studentsuccess #schooladmin #administrators #studentmentalhealth

Does the lack of mental health support influence students’ academic performance? A resounding yes. As humans we have strong natural instincts driven by our amygdala—the part of the brain that controls our fight or flight response. This drives us to find food, shelter, safety and satisfy all of our basic human needs. If a student struggles mightily when they’re hungry, we provide Free and Reduced Food Services so they can satiate their need and begin to learn. If a student faces prolonged stress because of homelessness, we provide Shelter and Housing Services so they have relief to start learning. As demonstrated by these examples, if a student also struggles with internalized behaviors (depression, anxiety, etc), externalized behaviors (aggression, delinquency, hyperactivity, etc), or substance use disorders then they will struggle to learn. For this reason, schools play a role in supporting student mental health—not to mention LGBTQ+ and BIPOC members of our community are 20x more likely to learn about and receive mental health support in a school setting.  If students attend school with a strong amygdala response system, then it’s the school’s responsibility to do their best to help calm that response so every student can begin to learn." Just one of the many great answers from Jeremy Glauser during his conversation with FINN Partners about the student mental health crisis. Read the full Q&A here: https://lnkd.in/gyie7vy9

Thank you to Jeremy Glauser, eLuma's founder and board chairman, for sharing his thoughts on solutions to the critical lack of school-based mental health professionals in the United States. We're tremendously proud to partner with an organization that is focused on innovative approaches to improving the landscape of youth mental health. #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealth #YouthMentalHealth

Is teletherapy effective? Is it a practical solution for districts that need support? In case you missed it- we had a great conversation with Dr. Mary Rice and Shannon Sloan, Director of Exceptional Student Services. We reviewed the research and discussed teletherapy's practical benefits and transformative impact on students. Watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gzme8a4a #teletherapy #onlinetherapy

The Wall Street Journal recently reported the gap between the needs of children and the schools who are struggling to find enough teachers and resources to meet them. "A record 7.5 million students accessed special-education services in U.S. schools as of 2022-2023, including children with autism, speech impairments and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. That is 15.2% of the public-school student population, up from less than 13% a decade earlier, the most recent federal data shows." Here at eLuma we are committed to long-term partnerships with districts to fill those gaps and provide much needed services. 💚Solve staffing gaps and burnout with a reliable network of school psychologists, social workers, and speech and occupational therapists. 💚Support your students through individual or small group counseling with our licensed counselors. 💚Proactively assess, manage, and evaluate student progress with a partner and platform dedicated to successful caseload management. 💚Develop a tiered approach to school-wide wellness with comprehensive solutions from universal screeners to customized training. Read the full WSJ story here: https://hubs.ly/Q02D2wRK0 #specialed #teachershortage #studentsuccess #specialeducation

The accessibility, convenience, and affordability of online therapy make it a practical and effective solution for addressing mental health needs. By connecting with qualified professionals within the school environment, students can overcome geographical limitations and time constraints, finding support that fits seamlessly into their busy schedules. With a deep understanding of students’ unique challenges, we craft comprehensive solutions specifically designed for schools. By leveraging the reliability and quality of our highly trained providers, eLuma boasts a satisfaction rate of 92%, ensuring that each student receives the best possible care. To learn more about the online therapy and mental health services from eLuma, explore our website or set up a free consultation with a team member. #studentsuccess #k12 #teletherapy

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Did you know that difficulties in processing and using language are some of the most accurate predictors of whether a child will have SEMH (social, emotional, and mental health) needs in school? Our very own Tiffany Voigt dives into this on the latest School Behaviour Secrets podcast episode. Tiffany sheds light on how developmental language delays impact student behavior, the signs to look out for in the classroom, and effective strategies to help these students reach their full potential. This episode is a must-listen for every teacher, school leader, and parent. https://lnkd.in/g3CGZjZB #SEMH #LanguageDelay #StudentSuccess

We're looking forward to this important series with FINN Partners and Jeremy Glauser. The kids are not all right. Rates of teen anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts rose 40 percent between 2011 and 2021. The number of 3-to 17-year-old children diagnosed with depression grew by 27 percent during 2016-2020. In a 2022 survey, 44 percent of 96,000 U.S. college students reported symptoms of depression, 37 percent said they experienced anxiety and 15 percent said they have seriously considered suicide. There are things we can do to help them. Stay tuned for this #MentalHealthMatters series.