MINDBEAT by Effective School Solutions

Mar 18 2025 34 ep. 47 mins 1
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MINDBEAT by Effective School Solutions is the definitive go-to podcast for all topics related to school-based mental health, and the first podcast dedicated to this vital topic. From sharing best practices to highlighting innovative school districts to keeping track of legislation, MINDBEAT is the must-have resource for educators and administrators that are implementing (or thinking about implementing) a mental health care continuum. www.effectiveschoolsolutions.com

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EP 33: The ROI of Mental Health: Investing in the Well-Being of Our Youth

Mar 18 2025 45 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Daniel Eisenberg, Professor of Health Policy and Management at UCLA, joins Duncan and Laine to discuss his research on adolescent and young adult mental health. He explores findings from the Healthy Minds study and highlights the importance of systemic solutions, including multi-systemic therapy (MST), and discusses the economic benefits of investing in mental

EP: 32 Creating Youth Mental Health Innovation at a Statewide Level

Feb 18 2025 48 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Sharmil Shah joins Duncan and Laine to discuss where she sees the biggest opportunities for improvement in school-based mental health initiatives over the next 5-10 years, the role of Certified Wellness Coaches, and what the state of California is doing to fund sustainability for school-based mental health initiatives. https://theconversation.com/technology-is-

EP 31: Building a Stronger Future: Empowering Students Through Mental Health

Jan 21 2025 40 mins  
In this episode, Duncan and Laine are joined by Ross Szabo to explore how we can transform the conversation around mental health and make these discussions a regular part of school culture. Ross shares his personal journey and offers valuable insights on taking control of your mental well-being while breaking down stigma.https://www.nj.com/opinion/2024/12/mental-health-services-in-

EP 30: Navigating the Mental Health Maze: Empowering The Next Generations

Dec 17 2024 43 mins  
In this episode, Duncan and Laine are joined by Dr. Jodi Aman to discuss her journey into the mental health field, the mental health crisis’ ties to screen time, how C.O.M.P.A.S.S. empowers students, tips for boosting student confidence, and managing device use.https://phys.org/news/2024-11-school-social-workers-underutilized-resource.html https://effectiveschoolsolutions.com/

EP 29: Administrator Roundtable: Aligning District Capabilities to Support Student Mental Health

Nov 19 2024 49 mins  
In this episode, Duncan and Laine are joined by five district partner leaders to discuss the current state of school-based mental health in the aftermath of the pandemic. The conversation explores the interconnected challenges of mental health, severe absenteeism, and disciplinary issues, while also highlighting the most effective strategies they’ve found for supporting educators

EP 28: ESS Clinician Roundtable: Navigating the Latest in School-Based Mental Health Initiatives

Oct 22 2024 54 mins  
In this episode, Duncan and Laine are joined by five of Effective School Solutions’ clinical and professional development staff members to discuss what they are seeing with respect to mental health, emotional, and behavioral challenges so far this school year. They also unpack the root causes driving some of the challenges and actionable steps educators can take to enhance mental

EP 27: Exploring Alternatives to Suspension

Sep 24 2024 43 mins  
In this episode, Joseph Engelhardt, Principal of Alexander Hamilton High School, Elmsford Union Free School District, and mental health keynote speaker, joins Duncan and Laine to discuss challenges and resistance to restorative discipline in an educational setting, ways to measure the success of alternatives to suspension, as well as the links between mental health and discipline.

Ep 26: An Exemplar of Mental Health Courage – A Conversation with Patrick J. Kennedy

Jun 18 2024 43 mins  
In this episode, former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy, mental health advocate, and Founder of the Kennedy Forum, joins Duncan and Laine to discuss his new book, “Profiles in Mental Health Courage,” as well as the progression behind the stigma of mental health, inspiring change in our society surrounding mental health issues, and the areas of opportunities in supporting school-

EP 25: Focusing on Educators’ Self-Care

May 21 2024 40 mins  
In this episode, Colleen Patterson and Zanetah Sasser from Effective School Solutions join Duncan and Laine to discuss teacher burnout, how leadership at schools can create supportive environments to decrease burnout, their recommendations to support teachers’ mental health, and how they avoid burnout themselves. https://www.kff.org/mental-health/issue-brief/examining-new-medicai

EP 24: The School-Based Mental Health Landscape- in Connecticut and Beyond

Apr 23 2024 44 mins  
In this episode, Fran Rabinowitz, Executive Director of the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents (CAPSS), joins Duncan and Laine to discuss how CAPSS collaborates with district leaders and legislators to address the mental health needs of students in Connecticut schools, the ways CAPSS advocates for mental health awareness in educational settings, and the bigges