Supporting Mental Health in Iowa Schools
Supporting the Well-Being of Students
Good mental health is a critical part to students’ success in school and life.
Research has shown that students academically achieve better when they receive social-emotional and mental health support. Good mental health is more than the absence of mental illness but also includes the areas of social-emotional-behavioral well-being and the developing coping skills to better handle life’s challenges. When schools develop mental health programming it also improves classroom behaviors, creates a more positive school climate, students feel more connected to school/staff and overall student well-being.
When student mental health issues are ignored, it can lead to more issues such as learning problems, failing grades, acting out behaviors, dropping out, and criminal activity.
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with Your Local AEA
About Iowa’s AEAs:
Since 1974, Iowa’s Area Education Agencies have been serving children from birth to age 21 and the school districts in which they attend. Collectively, we continue to work as partners with children, families, and educators to ensure equitable, efficient, and effective educational services that prepare all Iowa children for a life well-lived. Iowa’s 9 AEAs have collaborated to provide this website of curated resources. For individual support, it is best to reach out to your local AEA directly.
Contact Your Local AEA
About Iowa’s AEAs:
Since 1974, Iowa’s Area Education Agencies have been serving children from birth to age 21 and the school districts in which they attend. Collectively, we continue to work as partners with children, families, and educators to ensure equitable, efficient, and effective educational services that prepare all Iowa children for a life well-lived. Iowa’s 9 AEAs have collaborated to provide this website of curated resources. For individual support, it is best to reach out to your local AEA directly.