How To Spot Poor Mental Health In Your Students
Brooke Bowser
March 31 2025
8 min read
How To Spot Poor Mental Health In Your Students
Brooke Bowser
March 31 2025
8 min read
How To Spot Poor Mental Health In Your Students
Brooke Bowser
March 31 2025
8 min read
Dance teachers, we know the strong bond you develop with your students, especially with the students you see multiple times a week, and have taught for years.
With the amount of time you send with your students, and with one in six young people (aged 5 to 16) experiencing mental health issues (according to Mind), it's essential for dance teachers to recognize the signs and support students struggling with their mental health.
Dance teachers, we know the strong bond you develop with your students, especially with the students you see multiple times a week, and have taught for years.
With the amount of time you send with your students, and with one in six young people (aged 5 to 16) experiencing mental health issues (according to Mind), it's essential for dance teachers to recognize the signs and support students struggling with their mental health.
Dance teachers, we know the strong bond you develop with your students, especially with the students you see multiple times a week, and have taught for years.
With the amount of time you send with your students, and with one in six young people (aged 5 to 16) experiencing mental health issues (according to Mind), it's essential for dance teachers to recognize the signs and support students struggling with their mental health.
Dance teachers, we know the strong bond you develop with your students, especially with the students you see multiple times a week, and have taught for years.
With the amount of time you send with your students, and with one in six young people (aged 5 to 16) experiencing mental health issues (according to Mind), it's essential for dance teachers to recognize the signs and support students struggling with their mental health.
Dance teachers, we know the strong bond you develop with your students, especially with the students you see multiple times a week, and have taught for years.
With the amount of time you send with your students, and with one in six young people (aged 5 to 16) experiencing mental health issues (according to Mind), it's essential for dance teachers to recognize the signs and support students struggling with their mental health.
Why Dance Teachers Play A Vital Role In Student’s Mental Well-Being
The dance industry is a magical place where emotions, creativity, beauty, and technicality come together to tell stories through movement. However, it can also be a high-pressure, fast-paced, and sometimes intimidating environment.
This is why you, as dance teachers, play such a crucial role in your students' mental well-being. Dance teachers often see their students multiple times a week, developing strong relationships over the years.
As a result, you become adults that students look up to and admire, sometimes more so than their school teachers. They may even feel more comfortable opening up to you than they do with family members.
This unique position allows you to spot and support students who may be struggling with mental health issues.
Why Dance Teachers Play A Vital Role In Student’s Mental Well-Being
The dance industry is a magical place where emotions, creativity, beauty, and technicality come together to tell stories through movement. However, it can also be a high-pressure, fast-paced, and sometimes intimidating environment.
This is why you, as dance teachers, play such a crucial role in your students' mental well-being. Dance teachers often see their students multiple times a week, developing strong relationships over the years.
As a result, you become adults that students look up to and admire, sometimes more so than their school teachers. They may even feel more comfortable opening up to you than they do with family members.
This unique position allows you to spot and support students who may be struggling with mental health issues.
Why Dance Teachers Play A Vital Role In Student’s Mental Well-Being
The dance industry is a magical place where emotions, creativity, beauty, and technicality come together to tell stories through movement. However, it can also be a high-pressure, fast-paced, and sometimes intimidating environment.
This is why you, as dance teachers, play such a crucial role in your students' mental well-being. Dance teachers often see their students multiple times a week, developing strong relationships over the years.
As a result, you become adults that students look up to and admire, sometimes more so than their school teachers. They may even feel more comfortable opening up to you than they do with family members.
This unique position allows you to spot and support students who may be struggling with mental health issues.
Why Dance Teachers Play A Vital Role In Student’s Mental Well-Being
The dance industry is a magical place where emotions, creativity, beauty, and technicality come together to tell stories through movement. However, it can also be a high-pressure, fast-paced, and sometimes intimidating environment.
This is why you, as dance teachers, play such a crucial role in your students' mental well-being. Dance teachers often see their students multiple times a week, developing strong relationships over the years.
As a result, you become adults that students look up to and admire, sometimes more so than their school teachers. They may even feel more comfortable opening up to you than they do with family members.
This unique position allows you to spot and support students who may be struggling with mental health issues.
Why Dance Teachers Play A Vital Role In Student’s Mental Well-Being
The dance industry is a magical place where emotions, creativity, beauty, and technicality come together to tell stories through movement. However, it can also be a high-pressure, fast-paced, and sometimes intimidating environment.
This is why you, as dance teachers, play such a crucial role in your students' mental well-being. Dance teachers often see their students multiple times a week, developing strong relationships over the years.
As a result, you become adults that students look up to and admire, sometimes more so than their school teachers. They may even feel more comfortable opening up to you than they do with family members.
This unique position allows you to spot and support students who may be struggling with mental health issues.
Signs of Poor Mental Health In Dance Students:
Poor mental health can affect people in many different ways. This is why, as dance teachers who work with a wide range of students, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the various ways mental health issues can present themselves.
Here, we’ve outlined some of the more common mental health challenges that children and young people may face, along with the symptoms they may exhibit:
Signs of Poor Mental Health In Dance Students:
Poor mental health can affect people in many different ways. This is why, as dance teachers who work with a wide range of students, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the various ways mental health issues can present themselves.
Here, we’ve outlined some of the more common mental health challenges that children and young people may face, along with the symptoms they may exhibit:
Signs of Poor Mental Health In Dance Students:
Poor mental health can affect people in many different ways. This is why, as dance teachers who work with a wide range of students, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the various ways mental health issues can present themselves.
Here, we’ve outlined some of the more common mental health challenges that children and young people may face, along with the symptoms they may exhibit:
Signs of Poor Mental Health In Dance Students:
Poor mental health can affect people in many different ways. This is why, as dance teachers who work with a wide range of students, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the various ways mental health issues can present themselves.
Here, we’ve outlined some of the more common mental health challenges that children and young people may face, along with the symptoms they may exhibit:
Signs of Poor Mental Health In Dance Students:
Poor mental health can affect people in many different ways. This is why, as dance teachers who work with a wide range of students, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the various ways mental health issues can present themselves.
Here, we’ve outlined some of the more common mental health challenges that children and young people may face, along with the symptoms they may exhibit:
Signs of Depression in Children & Teenagers:
Voicing or showing feelings of helplessness or hopelessness
Continuous low mood and sadness
Being irritable in class, or intolerant of their fellow students
Showing disinterest in dance
Distancing themselves from socialising, before, during or after class
Signs of extreme tiredness which could highlight disturbed sleep patterns
Signs of Depression in Children & Teenagers:
Voicing or showing feelings of helplessness or hopelessness
Continuous low mood and sadness
Being irritable in class, or intolerant of their fellow students
Showing disinterest in dance
Distancing themselves from socialising, before, during or after class
Signs of extreme tiredness which could highlight disturbed sleep patterns
Signs of Depression in Children & Teenagers:
Voicing or showing feelings of helplessness or hopelessness
Continuous low mood and sadness
Being irritable in class, or intolerant of their fellow students
Showing disinterest in dance
Distancing themselves from socialising, before, during or after class
Signs of extreme tiredness which could highlight disturbed sleep patterns
Signs of Depression in Children & Teenagers:
Voicing or showing feelings of helplessness or hopelessness
Continuous low mood and sadness
Being irritable in class, or intolerant of their fellow students
Showing disinterest in dance
Distancing themselves from socialising, before, during or after class
Signs of extreme tiredness which could highlight disturbed sleep patterns
Signs of Anxiety in Children & Teenagers:
Distancing themselves from social situations
Being irritable in class, or intolerant of their fellow students
Struggling to concentrate when being taught new moves or routines
Having outbursts of anger or other strong emotions that seem uncontrollable
Complaining of stomach ache or other ailments that they don’t normally complain about
Student feels tense and fidgety
Signs of Anxiety in Children & Teenagers:
Distancing themselves from social situations
Being irritable in class, or intolerant of their fellow students
Struggling to concentrate when being taught new moves or routines
Having outbursts of anger or other strong emotions that seem uncontrollable
Complaining of stomach ache or other ailments that they don’t normally complain about
Student feels tense and fidgety
Signs of Anxiety in Children & Teenagers:
Distancing themselves from social situations
Being irritable in class, or intolerant of their fellow students
Struggling to concentrate when being taught new moves or routines
Having outbursts of anger or other strong emotions that seem uncontrollable
Complaining of stomach ache or other ailments that they don’t normally complain about
Student feels tense and fidgety
Signs of Anxiety in Children & Teenagers:
Distancing themselves from social situations
Being irritable in class, or intolerant of their fellow students
Struggling to concentrate when being taught new moves or routines
Having outbursts of anger or other strong emotions that seem uncontrollable
Complaining of stomach ache or other ailments that they don’t normally complain about
Student feels tense and fidgety
Signs of Self Harm in Children & Teenagers:
Wearing long-sleeves, leggings or trousers during rehearsals (even in hot weather)
Unexplained cuts, bruises or burns
The refusal to get changed in front of others
Refusing or showing stress about performance costumes if they’re short sleeved
Signs of Self Harm in Children & Teenagers:
Wearing long-sleeves, leggings or trousers during rehearsals (even in hot weather)
Unexplained cuts, bruises or burns
The refusal to get changed in front of others
Refusing or showing stress about performance costumes if they’re short sleeved
Signs of Self Harm in Children & Teenagers:
Wearing long-sleeves, leggings or trousers during rehearsals (even in hot weather)
Unexplained cuts, bruises or burns
The refusal to get changed in front of others
Refusing or showing stress about performance costumes if they’re short sleeved
Signs of Self Harm in Children & Teenagers:
Wearing long-sleeves, leggings or trousers during rehearsals (even in hot weather)
Unexplained cuts, bruises or burns
The refusal to get changed in front of others
Refusing or showing stress about performance costumes if they’re short sleeved
Signs of OCD in Children & Teenagers:
Checking light switches, plug sockets, doors or windows
Washing their hands a lot
Counting, counting their steps, floorboards, ceiling tiles and showing signs of distress if their counting is interrupted
Repeating words or phrases
Showing signs of stress if something in the class changes, new routine, new location, new uniform
Checking light switches, plug sockets, doors or windows
Washing their hands a lot
Counting, counting their steps, floorboards, ceiling tiles and showing signs of distress if their counting is interrupted
Repeating words or phrases
Showing signs of stress if something in the class changes, new routine, new location, new uniform
Checking light switches, plug sockets, doors or windows
Washing their hands a lot
Counting, counting their steps, floorboards, ceiling tiles and showing signs of distress if their counting is interrupted
Repeating words or phrases
Showing signs of stress if something in the class changes, new routine, new location, new uniform
Checking light switches, plug sockets, doors or windows
Washing their hands a lot
Counting, counting their steps, floorboards, ceiling tiles and showing signs of distress if their counting is interrupted
Repeating words or phrases
Showing signs of stress if something in the class changes, new routine, new location, new uniform
How To Approach & Support Students You’re Concerned About
If you’ve noticed a student in your class is showing signs of mental health struggles, it’s important that you don’t sit on those observations.
In many cases, with mental health struggles, the student will feel as if they are alone and will feel isolated. However, your job, as their dance teacher and a trusted adult, is to ensure they don’t feel that way. This can be done in a variety of ways, and it’s important to note that there is no “one size fits all”, and what works for one student may not work for another.
It’s also important to note that there are other resources (which we will link at the base of this article), to help you care and support a student with a mental health problem.
If you’ve noticed a student in your class is showing signs of mental health struggles, it’s important that you don’t sit on those observations.
In many cases, with mental health struggles, the student will feel as if they are alone and will feel isolated. However, your job, as their dance teacher and a trusted adult, is to ensure they don’t feel that way. This can be done in a variety of ways, and it’s important to note that there is no “one size fits all”, and what works for one student may not work for another.
It’s also important to note that there are other resources (which we will link at the base of this article), to help you care and support a student with a mental health problem.
If you’ve noticed a student in your class is showing signs of mental health struggles, it’s important that you don’t sit on those observations.
In many cases, with mental health struggles, the student will feel as if they are alone and will feel isolated. However, your job, as their dance teacher and a trusted adult, is to ensure they don’t feel that way. This can be done in a variety of ways, and it’s important to note that there is no “one size fits all”, and what works for one student may not work for another.
It’s also important to note that there are other resources (which we will link at the base of this article), to help you care and support a student with a mental health problem.
If you’ve noticed a student in your class is showing signs of mental health struggles, it’s important that you don’t sit on those observations.
In many cases, with mental health struggles, the student will feel as if they are alone and will feel isolated. However, your job, as their dance teacher and a trusted adult, is to ensure they don’t feel that way. This can be done in a variety of ways, and it’s important to note that there is no “one size fits all”, and what works for one student may not work for another.
It’s also important to note that there are other resources (which we will link at the base of this article), to help you care and support a student with a mental health problem.
If you’ve noticed a student in your class is showing signs of mental health struggles, it’s important that you don’t sit on those observations.
In many cases, with mental health struggles, the student will feel as if they are alone and will feel isolated. However, your job, as their dance teacher and a trusted adult, is to ensure they don’t feel that way. This can be done in a variety of ways, and it’s important to note that there is no “one size fits all”, and what works for one student may not work for another.
It’s also important to note that there are other resources (which we will link at the base of this article), to help you care and support a student with a mental health problem.
1. Initiate a Private Conversation
If you’re noticing changes in a student, it can be helpful to talk to them one-on-one in a calm, private setting, away from the rest of the class. This could be during a warm-up or when the class is occupied with something else, or after the lesson ends. Keep it simple and open, asking questions like:
"I’ve noticed you’ve seemed a bit down lately. Is everything okay?"
If you’re noticing changes in a student, it can be helpful to talk to them one-on-one in a calm, private setting, away from the rest of the class. This could be during a warm-up or when the class is occupied with something else, or after the lesson ends. Keep it simple and open, asking questions like:
"I’ve noticed you’ve seemed a bit down lately. Is everything okay?"
If you’re noticing changes in a student, it can be helpful to talk to them one-on-one in a calm, private setting, away from the rest of the class. This could be during a warm-up or when the class is occupied with something else, or after the lesson ends. Keep it simple and open, asking questions like:
"I’ve noticed you’ve seemed a bit down lately. Is everything okay?"
If you’re noticing changes in a student, it can be helpful to talk to them one-on-one in a calm, private setting, away from the rest of the class. This could be during a warm-up or when the class is occupied with something else, or after the lesson ends. Keep it simple and open, asking questions like:
"I’ve noticed you’ve seemed a bit down lately. Is everything okay?"
If you’re noticing changes in a student, it can be helpful to talk to them one-on-one in a calm, private setting, away from the rest of the class. This could be during a warm-up or when the class is occupied with something else, or after the lesson ends. Keep it simple and open, asking questions like:
"I’ve noticed you’ve seemed a bit down lately. Is everything okay?"
2. Listen Actively and Offer Validation
Sometimes, students just need someone who will listen without judgment. Let them speak freely, and show that you understand by validating their emotions, avoid minimizing their feelings. For example:
"That sounds really tough. It’s okay to feel that way."
"I can see how that would be really hard for you."
Sometimes, students just need someone who will listen without judgment. Let them speak freely, and show that you understand by validating their emotions, avoid minimizing their feelings. For example:
"That sounds really tough. It’s okay to feel that way."
"I can see how that would be really hard for you."
Sometimes, students just need someone who will listen without judgment. Let them speak freely, and show that you understand by validating their emotions, avoid minimizing their feelings. For example:
"That sounds really tough. It’s okay to feel that way."
"I can see how that would be really hard for you."
Sometimes, students just need someone who will listen without judgment. Let them speak freely, and show that you understand by validating their emotions, avoid minimizing their feelings. For example:
"That sounds really tough. It’s okay to feel that way."
"I can see how that would be really hard for you."
Sometimes, students just need someone who will listen without judgment. Let them speak freely, and show that you understand by validating their emotions, avoid minimizing their feelings. For example:
"That sounds really tough. It’s okay to feel that way."
"I can see how that would be really hard for you."
3. Respect Their Boundaries
Not every student will fee ready to talk or share their personal struggles. Respect their boundaries, and let them know you're there for them whenever they're ready to open up.
Not every student will fee ready to talk or share their personal struggles. Respect their boundaries, and let them know you're there for them whenever they're ready to open up.
Not every student will fee ready to talk or share their personal struggles. Respect their boundaries, and let them know you're there for them whenever they're ready to open up.
Not every student will fee ready to talk or share their personal struggles. Respect their boundaries, and let them know you're there for them whenever they're ready to open up.
Not every student will fee ready to talk or share their personal struggles. Respect their boundaries, and let them know you're there for them whenever they're ready to open up.
4. Offer Practical Support
If the student expresses difficulties that affect their dancing (like physical or emotional exhaustion), offer practical adjustments, such as modifying the intensity of rehearsals or offering extra time for them to rest.
If the student expresses difficulties that affect their dancing (like physical or emotional exhaustion), offer practical adjustments, such as modifying the intensity of rehearsals or offering extra time for them to rest.
If the student expresses difficulties that affect their dancing (like physical or emotional exhaustion), offer practical adjustments, such as modifying the intensity of rehearsals or offering extra time for them to rest.
If the student expresses difficulties that affect their dancing (like physical or emotional exhaustion), offer practical adjustments, such as modifying the intensity of rehearsals or offering extra time for them to rest.
If the student expresses difficulties that affect their dancing (like physical or emotional exhaustion), offer practical adjustments, such as modifying the intensity of rehearsals or offering extra time for them to rest.
5. Encourage Professional Help
Gently suggest seeking professional support from a counselor, therapist, or trusted adult if they haven't already. Let them know that there's no shame in asking for help, and emphasize that mental health is just as important as physical health.
Gently suggest seeking professional support from a counselor, therapist, or trusted adult if they haven't already. Let them know that there's no shame in asking for help, and emphasize that mental health is just as important as physical health.
Gently suggest seeking professional support from a counselor, therapist, or trusted adult if they haven't already. Let them know that there's no shame in asking for help, and emphasize that mental health is just as important as physical health.
Gently suggest seeking professional support from a counselor, therapist, or trusted adult if they haven't already. Let them know that there's no shame in asking for help, and emphasize that mental health is just as important as physical health.
Gently suggest seeking professional support from a counselor, therapist, or trusted adult if they haven't already. Let them know that there's no shame in asking for help, and emphasize that mental health is just as important as physical health.
6. Involve Parents or Guardians if Needed
If the situation calls for it, inform the student's parents or guardians (with the student’s consent, if possible). They may already be aware of the situation and can offer further support. It’s important to ensure that the student doesn’t feel like you’ve violated their trust, but parents do need to know what’s going on with their children, in most cases, this is going to be something that they have noticed as well.
If the situation calls for it, inform the student's parents or guardians (with the student’s consent, if possible). They may already be aware of the situation and can offer further support. It’s important to ensure that the student doesn’t feel like you’ve violated their trust, but parents do need to know what’s going on with their children, in most cases, this is going to be something that they have noticed as well.
If the situation calls for it, inform the student's parents or guardians (with the student’s consent, if possible). They may already be aware of the situation and can offer further support. It’s important to ensure that the student doesn’t feel like you’ve violated their trust, but parents do need to know what’s going on with their children, in most cases, this is going to be something that they have noticed as well.
If the situation calls for it, inform the student's parents or guardians (with the student’s consent, if possible). They may already be aware of the situation and can offer further support. It’s important to ensure that the student doesn’t feel like you’ve violated their trust, but parents do need to know what’s going on with their children, in most cases, this is going to be something that they have noticed as well.
If the situation calls for it, inform the student's parents or guardians (with the student’s consent, if possible). They may already be aware of the situation and can offer further support. It’s important to ensure that the student doesn’t feel like you’ve violated their trust, but parents do need to know what’s going on with their children, in most cases, this is going to be something that they have noticed as well.
7. Maintain Ongoing Support
Keep checking in with the student regularly. Even if they don’t open up right away, knowing that you care and are there to support them can make a huge difference in their well-being.
Keep checking in with the student regularly. Even if they don’t open up right away, knowing that you care and are there to support them can make a huge difference in their well-being.
Keep checking in with the student regularly. Even if they don’t open up right away, knowing that you care and are there to support them can make a huge difference in their well-being.
Keep checking in with the student regularly. Even if they don’t open up right away, knowing that you care and are there to support them can make a huge difference in their well-being.
Keep checking in with the student regularly. Even if they don’t open up right away, knowing that you care and are there to support them can make a huge difference in their well-being.
How To Create a Mentally Healthy Dance Environment
Exercise, socializing, and learning new skills have all been proven to support mental well-being. However, with 45% of young people aged 10-24 reporting mental health struggles in the past two years (according to the Youth Mental Health Tracker), it’s more important than ever to ensure your dance studio is a welcoming, supportive space for both students and teachers.
Here are some ways to foster a mentally healthy dance environment:
Exercise, socializing, and learning new skills have all been proven to support mental well-being. However, with 45% of young people aged 10-24 reporting mental health struggles in the past two years (according to the Youth Mental Health Tracker), it’s more important than ever to ensure your dance studio is a welcoming, supportive space for both students and teachers.
Here are some ways to foster a mentally healthy dance environment:
Exercise, socializing, and learning new skills have all been proven to support mental well-being. However, with 45% of young people aged 10-24 reporting mental health struggles in the past two years (according to the Youth Mental Health Tracker), it’s more important than ever to ensure your dance studio is a welcoming, supportive space for both students and teachers.
Here are some ways to foster a mentally healthy dance environment:
Exercise, socializing, and learning new skills have all been proven to support mental well-being. However, with 45% of young people aged 10-24 reporting mental health struggles in the past two years (according to the Youth Mental Health Tracker), it’s more important than ever to ensure your dance studio is a welcoming, supportive space for both students and teachers.
Here are some ways to foster a mentally healthy dance environment:
Exercise, socializing, and learning new skills have all been proven to support mental well-being. However, with 45% of young people aged 10-24 reporting mental health struggles in the past two years (according to the Youth Mental Health Tracker), it’s more important than ever to ensure your dance studio is a welcoming, supportive space for both students and teachers.
Here are some ways to foster a mentally healthy dance environment:
1. Teach Mindfulness Techniques
Incorporating mindfulness into your classes can help students manage stress and stay present. Simple practices like:
Breathing exercises
Positive affirmations
Other stress-regulating techniques (like guided relaxation or grounding exercises)
…can make a big difference in how students feel inside and outside the studio.
Incorporating mindfulness into your classes can help students manage stress and stay present. Simple practices like:
Breathing exercises
Positive affirmations
Other stress-regulating techniques (like guided relaxation or grounding exercises)
…can make a big difference in how students feel inside and outside the studio.
Incorporating mindfulness into your classes can help students manage stress and stay present. Simple practices like:
Breathing exercises
Positive affirmations
Other stress-regulating techniques (like guided relaxation or grounding exercises)
…can make a big difference in how students feel inside and outside the studio.
Incorporating mindfulness into your classes can help students manage stress and stay present. Simple practices like:
Breathing exercises
Positive affirmations
Other stress-regulating techniques (like guided relaxation or grounding exercises)
…can make a big difference in how students feel inside and outside the studio.
Incorporating mindfulness into your classes can help students manage stress and stay present. Simple practices like:
Breathing exercises
Positive affirmations
Other stress-regulating techniques (like guided relaxation or grounding exercises)
…can make a big difference in how students feel inside and outside the studio.
2. Host Mental Health Awareness Workshops
Regular workshops can provide valuable resources for students, staff, and even parents. These sessions can cover topics like managing anxiety, dealing with performance pressure, and recognizing signs of mental health struggles.
Regular workshops can provide valuable resources for students, staff, and even parents. These sessions can cover topics like managing anxiety, dealing with performance pressure, and recognizing signs of mental health struggles.
Regular workshops can provide valuable resources for students, staff, and even parents. These sessions can cover topics like managing anxiety, dealing with performance pressure, and recognizing signs of mental health struggles.
Regular workshops can provide valuable resources for students, staff, and even parents. These sessions can cover topics like managing anxiety, dealing with performance pressure, and recognizing signs of mental health struggles.
Regular workshops can provide valuable resources for students, staff, and even parents. These sessions can cover topics like managing anxiety, dealing with performance pressure, and recognizing signs of mental health struggles.
3. Maintain a Zero-Tolerance Policy for Bullying
Creating a culture of kindness and inclusivity is essential. Make sure your school has a clear, zero-tolerance policy for bullying, and that students know how to seek support if they experience or witness harmful behavior.
Creating a culture of kindness and inclusivity is essential. Make sure your school has a clear, zero-tolerance policy for bullying, and that students know how to seek support if they experience or witness harmful behavior.
Creating a culture of kindness and inclusivity is essential. Make sure your school has a clear, zero-tolerance policy for bullying, and that students know how to seek support if they experience or witness harmful behavior.
Creating a culture of kindness and inclusivity is essential. Make sure your school has a clear, zero-tolerance policy for bullying, and that students know how to seek support if they experience or witness harmful behavior.
Creating a culture of kindness and inclusivity is essential. Make sure your school has a clear, zero-tolerance policy for bullying, and that students know how to seek support if they experience or witness harmful behavior.
4. Encourage a Healthy Dance-Life Balance
While dedication to dance is great, it’s important that students don’t feel overwhelmed. Encouraging rest days, promoting open conversations about stress, and reminding students that their worth isn’t solely tied to their performance can all contribute to a healthier, more balanced approach to dance.
While dedication to dance is great, it’s important that students don’t feel overwhelmed. Encouraging rest days, promoting open conversations about stress, and reminding students that their worth isn’t solely tied to their performance can all contribute to a healthier, more balanced approach to dance.
While dedication to dance is great, it’s important that students don’t feel overwhelmed. Encouraging rest days, promoting open conversations about stress, and reminding students that their worth isn’t solely tied to their performance can all contribute to a healthier, more balanced approach to dance.
While dedication to dance is great, it’s important that students don’t feel overwhelmed. Encouraging rest days, promoting open conversations about stress, and reminding students that their worth isn’t solely tied to their performance can all contribute to a healthier, more balanced approach to dance.
While dedication to dance is great, it’s important that students don’t feel overwhelmed. Encouraging rest days, promoting open conversations about stress, and reminding students that their worth isn’t solely tied to their performance can all contribute to a healthier, more balanced approach to dance.
Further Resources
Teenage mental health is a serious subject. If you’ve noticed a student struggling, you can get more information on how to help them, as well as links to additional resources, here:
United Kingdom (UK):
NHS Mental Health Services for Children and Young People: Provides information on available support and services for young individuals experiencing mental health issues.
YoungMinds: A leading charity dedicated to the emotional well-being and mental health of young people, offering resources, guidance, and a parent helpline.
Mind: Offers a range of mental health resources and contacts tailored for 11-18 year olds.
United States (USA):
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Youth and Young Adult Resources: Provides information, support, and resources specifically designed for teens and young adults dealing with mental health conditions.
Teen Line: A confidential hotline for teenagers to discuss their problems with trained teen counselors.
Mental Health Resources for Teens and Young Adults: Offers a comprehensive list of resources aimed at helping adolescents navigate mental health challenges.
Australia (Aus):
headspace: The National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25-year-olds.
Kids Helpline: A free, confidential 24/7 online and phone counseling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Beyond Blue: Offers information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, including resources tailored for youth.
Teenage mental health is a serious subject. If you’ve noticed a student struggling, you can get more information on how to help them, as well as links to additional resources, here:
United Kingdom (UK):
NHS Mental Health Services for Children and Young People: Provides information on available support and services for young individuals experiencing mental health issues.
YoungMinds: A leading charity dedicated to the emotional well-being and mental health of young people, offering resources, guidance, and a parent helpline.
Mind: Offers a range of mental health resources and contacts tailored for 11-18 year olds.
United States (USA):
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Youth and Young Adult Resources: Provides information, support, and resources specifically designed for teens and young adults dealing with mental health conditions.
Teen Line: A confidential hotline for teenagers to discuss their problems with trained teen counselors.
Mental Health Resources for Teens and Young Adults: Offers a comprehensive list of resources aimed at helping adolescents navigate mental health challenges.
Australia (Aus):
headspace: The National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25-year-olds.
Kids Helpline: A free, confidential 24/7 online and phone counseling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Beyond Blue: Offers information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, including resources tailored for youth.
Teenage mental health is a serious subject. If you’ve noticed a student struggling, you can get more information on how to help them, as well as links to additional resources, here:
United Kingdom (UK):
NHS Mental Health Services for Children and Young People: Provides information on available support and services for young individuals experiencing mental health issues.
YoungMinds: A leading charity dedicated to the emotional well-being and mental health of young people, offering resources, guidance, and a parent helpline.
Mind: Offers a range of mental health resources and contacts tailored for 11-18 year olds.
United States (USA):
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Youth and Young Adult Resources: Provides information, support, and resources specifically designed for teens and young adults dealing with mental health conditions.
Teen Line: A confidential hotline for teenagers to discuss their problems with trained teen counselors.
Mental Health Resources for Teens and Young Adults: Offers a comprehensive list of resources aimed at helping adolescents navigate mental health challenges.
Australia (Aus):
headspace: The National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25-year-olds.
Kids Helpline: A free, confidential 24/7 online and phone counseling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Beyond Blue: Offers information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, including resources tailored for youth.
Teenage mental health is a serious subject. If you’ve noticed a student struggling, you can get more information on how to help them, as well as links to additional resources, here:
United Kingdom (UK):
NHS Mental Health Services for Children and Young People: Provides information on available support and services for young individuals experiencing mental health issues.
YoungMinds: A leading charity dedicated to the emotional well-being and mental health of young people, offering resources, guidance, and a parent helpline.
Mind: Offers a range of mental health resources and contacts tailored for 11-18 year olds.
United States (USA):
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Youth and Young Adult Resources: Provides information, support, and resources specifically designed for teens and young adults dealing with mental health conditions.
Teen Line: A confidential hotline for teenagers to discuss their problems with trained teen counselors.
Mental Health Resources for Teens and Young Adults: Offers a comprehensive list of resources aimed at helping adolescents navigate mental health challenges.
Australia (Aus):
headspace: The National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25-year-olds.
Kids Helpline: A free, confidential 24/7 online and phone counseling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Beyond Blue: Offers information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, including resources tailored for youth.
Teenage mental health is a serious subject. If you’ve noticed a student struggling, you can get more information on how to help them, as well as links to additional resources, here:
United Kingdom (UK):
NHS Mental Health Services for Children and Young People: Provides information on available support and services for young individuals experiencing mental health issues.
YoungMinds: A leading charity dedicated to the emotional well-being and mental health of young people, offering resources, guidance, and a parent helpline.
Mind: Offers a range of mental health resources and contacts tailored for 11-18 year olds.
United States (USA):
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Youth and Young Adult Resources: Provides information, support, and resources specifically designed for teens and young adults dealing with mental health conditions.
Teen Line: A confidential hotline for teenagers to discuss their problems with trained teen counselors.
Mental Health Resources for Teens and Young Adults: Offers a comprehensive list of resources aimed at helping adolescents navigate mental health challenges.
Australia (Aus):
headspace: The National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25-year-olds.
Kids Helpline: A free, confidential 24/7 online and phone counseling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Beyond Blue: Offers information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, including resources tailored for youth.
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