Our nation continues to face increasingly complex issues that are impacting the health and well-being of children and families.
Mental Health in Schools: A Report From the Frontlines
I find that mental health concerns among students these days is shifting by the minute and, oftentimes not playing out the way I could have predicted.
Masking in Schools
We know that schools are currently contemplating what their COVID-19 precautions will be for the coming school year.
The Colorado Alliance for School Health Unites with Children’s Hospital Colorado in Declaring a Pediatric Mental Health State of Emergency
The Colorado Alliance for School Health aims to transform how healthcare and education partners collaborate to support physical and behavioral health for youth and young people across Colorado.
Suicide Prevention Resource for Schools
Even before COVID-19, 1 in 3 Colorado high school students said they felt sad or hopeless. Now, teens need support from school staff more than ever before.
Suicide Awareness Amidst a Global Pandemic
2020 has been a year filled with unique challenges. We have been immersed in a global pandemic, experienced a near historic movement around civil rights, and for many, struggled financially.
Social Emotional Support for Students in the Wake of COVID-19
When schools reopen in Colorado, we are facing a situation where nearly all students will be coping with trauma from extended social isolation, the loss of loved ones, or increased poverty and economic instability.
The Integration of Schools and Trauma-Informed Principles
Students who have experienced traumatic events, such as abuse or neglect, are at a greater disadvantage for achieving school success due to the many impairments these experiences can yield.
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month
Over one million school hours are missed each year by Colorado children due to oral health problems. Dental problems are also costly. Coloradans spent approximately $1 billion on dental services in 2012.
Do You Know Your Child’s School’s Vaccination Rates? We Sure Do.
Do you know how protected your children’s school is? Finding a school with a high vaccination rate was our top priority, and thanks to Colorado legislation, we had access to this information.
Health Education Critical to Student Success
Health education is key to promoting positive health behaviors by building knowledge and skills surrounding physical, mental, emotional and social health for students.
Insurance Outreach and Enrollment Improves Educational Outcomes
Studies have proven a connection between insurance expansion and increased academic performance for students.
Blending School Health Services and Community Supports for Students
One in five youth suffer from a diagnosable behavioral health condition.
Improving the Health of Youth in Rural Colorado
In Colorado, 73% of landmass is considered rural or frontier, and more than 750,000 Coloradans call these areas home.
A student’s health impacts their ability to attend school and learn effectively. In particular, oral health, asthma and behavioral health impact school attendance most severely.