As more and more school districts evaluate student monitoring solutions to address the youth mental health crisis, clear guidance about what to prioritize in a student monitoring solution is needed. With different tools to choose from, each using its own monitoring methods and with varying degrees of privacy and security controls, how can you know … Continue reading 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Evaluating Student Wellness Monitoring Solutions
Student Safety
What You Can Do to Address Declining Student Mental Health
Are we failing today’s youth? The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) and Children’s Hospital Association have declared a national emergency in children’s mental health, in particular depression and suicidal ideation. “We are caring for young people with soaring rates of depression, anxiety, trauma, loneliness, and suicidality that … Continue reading What You Can Do to Address Declining Student Mental Health
Securly 24: Saving Lives One Call At A Time
Since 2015, Auditor and Filter have used AI-based technology to flag messages of grief and bullying in emails, social media posts, and Internet searches. When a concerning message is detected, automated email alerts are sent to the IT admin in that district. But we knew we could do one better. So last September, we released … Continue reading Securly 24: Saving Lives One Call At A Time
Suicide Prevention: 6 Warning Signs You Need To Know
Thanks to Part 1, we know how suicides can happen, and what factors can contribute to those feelings. Now, we’ll take a look at how those suicidal thoughts manifest through actions, and how you can catch them when they happen. 1. Previous Suicide Attempts Relief is a natural reaction when a loved one survives from an … Continue reading Suicide Prevention: 6 Warning Signs You Need To Know
7 Ways to Encourage Body Positivity
Studies show that by the time kids reach pre-adolescence “tween” years, 40% of girls consider themselves overweight. 45% of boys and girls in grades 3-6 want to be thinner. And 81% of 10 year olds are afraid of being fat. Body positivity is a sensitive topic to address with children. Their experiences with self-esteem and … Continue reading 7 Ways to Encourage Body Positivity