Self-harm is a form of coping. If a student conducting self-harm had effective skills to address the emotional challenges, they would likely utilize those instead. This article written by Venee M. Hummel, LCSW, will help you understand and spot signs of student self-harm. Narrated by Charmaine Morehead, VP of Marketing & Development at Clarity CGC.

There's a greater risk of experience stigma, bullying, and prejudice during school for students who identify as LGBTQ. As teachers, its important to understand what LGBTQ kids face at school, and how you can help create a safe and supportive place for them in your classroom. Narrated by Luke Blankenship, Development Coordinator at Pride Center San Antonio.

For students, "mental health crisis" speaks to a very significant emotional and/or behavioral disturbance that is also posing a serious immediate risk of harm toward self and/or others. Venee M. Hummel, LCSW, provides this helpful guide to recognize potential signs of a crisis as an educator. Narrated by Priscilla Sanchez-Silva, Development Manager at Clarity CGC.

With all the stressors that come with being an educator, teachers know overwhelm all too well. Crises plans, also known as safety plans, are a great tool to help you recognize emotional triggers and get back to safety with this guide. Narrated by Rosa Evans, Grants Manager at Clarity CGC.

Behaviors caused by mental illness are commonly matched with a natural position of defensiveness by the parents. Liza Long, writer, educator, and mental health advocate, provides this article on how you can talk to parents about their child's possible mental health conditions. Narrated by Sydney Rouse, Lead Marketing Coordinator at Clarity CGC.

Julie Marie Hogan, counselor and owner of Vita Optimum Counseling & Consulting, LLC in Chicago, creates simple self-care strategies to help you thrive at work when your students are taking everything you've got. Narrated by Priscilla Sanchez-Silva, Development Manager at Clarity CGC.

When a student is sullen or withdrawn, they're not able to participate in your class in an appropriate way. This article helps to outline some ways to asses what's going on and appropriately respond. Narrated by Chandler Mantiply, Territory Outreach Manager at Promises Behavioral Health.

April is Month of the Military Child! Kids with service member parents experience unique challenges and changes. Venee M. Hummel, LCSW, provides ways on how teachers with military youth in their classes can support these children when a parent is deployed. Narrated by Ciara Sanchez, Marketing & Development Coordinator at Clarity CGC.

Liza Long, writer, mental health advocate, and mother of four children, provides strategies to customize time management, note-taking, and study skills for individual learners. Narrated by Robert Burns, Marketing & Development Coordinator at Clarity CGC.

Sharon Levine, a psychology resident at Clarity Child Guidance Center, puts together tips to help you cultivate your own, well-deserved space of honesty and support as an educator. Narrated by Gina Massey, VP of Human Resources at Clarity CGC.