Student mental health at the DSBN
We believe in cultivating learning and working communities where everyone feels safe and connected while increasing mental health awareness knowledge and skills.
JACK.ORG PRESENTS
Mental Health 101
Jack.org is the only national network of young leaders transforming the way we think about mental health, with initiatives and programs designed with the input of young people at every step.
Supporting your child’s mental health
Please see these helpful recorded DSBN workshops:
Video Series
Fostering Resilience in Children and Teens
Help children and teens build resilience by supporting them through challenges so they can develop the confidence and skills to bounce back from difficult situations.
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Supporting Your Anxious Child
This video explains how stress and anxiety affect children and teens, and offers practical, supportive strategies for caregivers to help them understand their feelings, build coping skills, and gradually face challenges with confidence.
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Parenting in the Digital Age
This video explores how digital media shapes children’s lives – highlighting both benefits and risks – and offers practical guidance for families to support safe, balanced, and healthy online habits.
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Emotion Coaching
This video introduces emotion coaching as a simple, practical approach that helps caregivers validate children’s feelings, reduce resistance, and guide them toward calmer, more effective ways of coping and problem-solving.
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Parenting in the Present
Self-regulation, the ability to manage energy and emotions, helps children participate successfully. This video offers practical strategies for caregivers to support calm, connection, and skill-building in everyday moments.