{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Addressing the Mental Health Crisis in Schools: Challenges, Solutions, and the Road Ahead","description":"\u2026With Amy Sayer Amy Sayer is a mental health and neurodiversity consultant and former secondary school senior leader. This episode discusses the growing mental health crisis among young people, highlighting challenges in accessing CAMHS support, with only 36% of referrals receiving help. Amy emphasises schools' critical role in supporting student wellbeing, advocating for both a meaningful mental health curriculum and a positive whole-school culture. Amy also addresses staff wellbeing, inclusivity for neurodivergent students, and funding gaps. The conversation centres on her book, How to Build a Meaningful Mental Health Curriculum: A Practical Guide for Schools, offering practical support for educators.&amp;nbsp; Amy\u2019s Book - How to Build a Meaningful Mental Health Curriculum: A Practical Guide for Schools:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.sagepub.com\/shop\/buy-a-book\/how-to-build-a-meaningful-mental-health-curriculum-1-292569 Amy\u2019s Website: https:\/\/amy-sayer.com\/ Hub of Hope: https:\/\/hubofhope.co.uk\/ Episode with Reinhard Pekrun:  https:\/\/changingstatesofmind.libsyn.com\/exploring-the-complex-role-of-emotions-in-student-motivation-performance-and-well-being Episode in bullet points:   Amy Sayer's background in education and mental health leadership.   Overview of her book, &quot;How to Build a Meaningful Mental Health Curriculum: A Practical Guide for Schools.&quot;   Current state of young people's mental health and challenges in accessing services like CAMHS.   Societal factors contributing to mental health issues among youth, including poverty and social media.   The role of schools and teachers in supporting mental health, especially when external services are limited.   Importance of staff mental health and creating a supportive school environment.   Strategies for developing a positive mental health culture in schools.   The need for an inclusive mental health curriculum that addresses diverse student needs.   Systemic barriers to delivering effective mental health support in educational settings.   The significance of funding for mental health training and resources in schools.   ","author_name":"Psychology in the Classroom","author_url":"https:\/\/changingstatesofmind.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42908007\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/206298882"}