The MentalSpace School Podcast

By MentalSpace School

K-12 mental health for educators, school counselors, and families. New episodes three times a day from licensed therapists at MentalSpace School — teletherapy, onsite clinicians, live classes, and HB-... more

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May 01, 2026 They HELP when —
Here's a framework that's been helping parents and counselors think about mental health days more clearly:
They HELP when —
- A student is genuinely overwhelmed and the day is a real reset
- They're processing something hard: a loss, a conflict, a big transition
- The day includes some kind of conv
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19min
May 01, 2026 This week, we're wal
Twelve states (and counting) have officially made mental health days an excused absence. Oregon and Utah were among the first. Illinois, Maine, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, California, Arizona, Nevada, and Kentucky followed. Most policies were driven by students themselves.
This week, we're wal
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20min
April 30, 2026 Let's quietly retire one of the most...
Let's quietly retire one of the most damaging myths in childhood mental health: 'They're too young to need therapy.'
Anxiety, depression, and trauma don't check ID. A 7-year-old can be paralyzed by worry. A 9-year-old can lose interest in everything they used to love. A teenager can carry experienc
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18min
April 30, 2026 It's untreated menta
There's a stat that's been quietly reshaping how schools think about attendance: 28% of students are now chronically absent — nearly double pre-pandemic rates. And when researchers look at why, the biggest hidden driver isn't laziness, broken alarm clocks, or 'kids these days.'
It's untreated menta
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19min
April 29, 2026 We talk a lot about crisis response....
We talk a lot about crisis response. Let's talk about crisis prevention.
The strongest safety net is the one a student never falls into. That means catching warning signs early. Connecting students with a therapist before things escalate. Supporting teachers before burnout becomes resignation. Equi
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21min
April 29, 2026 The difference isn't magic — it's...
A question worth sitting with: when a student in your school asks for help, how long do they wait to receive it?
In most schools we partner with, the honest answer before partnership is 4-8 weeks. After partnership, it's the same day.
The difference isn't magic — it's structure. We assign a dedica
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18min
April 29, 2026 One of the most common questions we hear...
One of the most common questions we hear from parents: 'Can we afford therapy?'
Here's the simple answer for Georgia families:
→ Medicaid? $0 out of pocket.
→ Have BCBS, Cigna, Aetna, UHC, Humana, Peach State, Caresource, or Amerigroup? You're in-network.
We verify benefits before the first appoi
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22min
April 28, 2026 To the parent reading this at the end of...
To the parent reading this at the end of a long day:
You're not failing. You're carrying more than anyone can see.
When a student struggles, families struggle with them — and most parents tell us they didn't know help was available, affordable, or fast. So we'll say it plainly:
Family counseling.
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19min
April 28, 2026 Let's bust a quiet myth: 'Burnout is just...
Let's bust a quiet myth: 'Burnout is just part of being a teacher.'
It isn't. Burnout is what happens when good educators are asked to do everything for everyone with very little support for themselves. And when we accept it as normal, we lose the people we can least afford to lose.
What does staf
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11min
April 28, 2026 Three quiet signs a student may be...
Three quiet signs a student may be struggling — and what to watch for.
Children rarely walk into a counselor's office and announce, 'I'm anxious.' More often, you'll see it in withdrawal from favorite activities, a sudden dip in academic performance, or unexplained physical complaints like stomacha
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FAQs about The MentalSpace School Podcast:

How many episodes does The MentalSpace School Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 169 episodes available.