Promoting Student Well-Being

Loneliness

Solving the Youth Loneliness Epidemic

Sandra M. Chafouleas, Ph.D. on February 19, 2026

Loneliness among teens has reached crisis levels, but new research shows that we know what works to fix it.

Loneliness among teens has reached crisis levels, but new research shows that we know what works to fix it.

Mass Shootings

Connection Matters in Coping With Campus Violence

Sandra M. Chafouleas, Ph.D. on January 7, 2026

When crisis strikes someone you care about, knowing how to help can feel impossible. Here's what actually matters in the non-linear process of healing.

When crisis strikes someone you care about, knowing how to help can feel impossible. Here's what actually matters in the non-linear process of healing.

Parenting

When School Transitions Bring Big Feelings: Caregiver Tips

Sandra M. Chafouleas, Ph.D. on August 12, 2025

Not all kids bounce with excitement about school starting. Here's how to help your child navigate the big feelings that come with new beginnings and transitions.

Not all kids bounce with excitement about school starting. Here's how to help your child navigate the big feelings that come with new beginnings and transitions.

Child Development

When Difficult Adults Derail Young People's Emotional Well-Being

Sandra M. Chafouleas, Ph.D. on July 27, 2025

These strategies can help parents, teachers, and youth mentors safeguard young people from toxic authority figures and help them build lifelong navigation skills.

These strategies can help parents, teachers, and youth mentors safeguard young people from toxic authority figures and help them build lifelong navigation skills.

Anxiety

Doechii’s "Anxiety" Is an Anthem for Our Emotional State

Sandra M. Chafouleas, Ph.D. on April 27, 2025

Doechii's "Anxiety" song mirrors our collective unease in these times. We can use the song to push us forward in healthy coping for ourselves and our families.

Doechii's "Anxiety" song mirrors our collective unease in these times. We can use the song to push us forward in healthy coping for ourselves and our families.

Emotion Regulation

Coping With Big Feelings Post-Election

Sandra M. Chafouleas, Ph.D. on November 8, 2024

Using lessons from Inside Out 2 can help us address “big feelings” moments in stressful post-election times and throughout life.

Using lessons from Inside Out 2 can help us address “big feelings” moments in stressful post-election times and throughout life.

Emotion Regulation

The Chiefs and the NFL Shouldn't Be So Quick to "Shake It Off"

Sandra M. Chafouleas, Ph.D. on February 15, 2024

Travis Kelce's behavior on the Super Bowl sideline has been called out, but the league and fans could use the example to learn healthier stress coping.

Travis Kelce's behavior on the Super Bowl sideline has been called out, but the league and fans could use the example to learn healthier stress coping.

Education

How to Use Homework to Support Student Success

Sandra M. Chafouleas, Ph.D. on January 12, 2022

Do the rules of homework still apply after a pandemic?

Do the rules of homework still apply after a pandemic?

Sport and Competition

Why Mental Well-Being Promotion Must Extend to Youth Sports

Sandra M. Chafouleas, Ph.D. on October 28, 2021

Mental health has become a common talking point about professional athlete performance. Why should the move to mainstream for mental health in athletics extend to youth sports?

Mental health has become a common talking point about professional athlete performance. Why should the move to mainstream for mental health in athletics extend to youth sports?

Relationships

Spring Is Time for a Check-Up on Family Well-Being

Sandra M. Chafouleas, Ph.D. on April 12, 2021

Does your family's well-being need a check-up? Here are simple ways to adjust your strategies.

Does your family's well-being need a check-up? Here are simple ways to adjust your strategies.

Education

Here’s Why Silver Linings Are Important to Education in 2021

Sandra M. Chafouleas, Ph.D. on December 28, 2020

Education uncertainty will continue in 2021, so it's even more important that we recognize silver linings.

Education uncertainty will continue in 2021, so it's even more important that we recognize silver linings.

Gratitude

Finding Joy Through the Holiday Season

Sandra M. Chafouleas, Ph.D. on November 12, 2020

How to bring joy through the holiday season amid unfamiliar times.

How to bring joy through the holiday season amid unfamiliar times.

Education

Talking to Kids About the Dysfunctional Presidential Debate

Sandra M. Chafouleas, Ph.D. on October 1, 2020

Not sure how to turn the presidential debate into a positive learning experience for kids? Here are strategies for using civics education to strengthen social-emotional learning.

Not sure how to turn the presidential debate into a positive learning experience for kids? Here are strategies for using civics education to strengthen social-emotional learning.

Suicide

America Is Facing a Teen Suicide Pandemic

Sandra M. Chafouleas, Ph.D. on September 4, 2020

America's teenagers are dying by suicide at alarming rates. What needs to happen now?

America's teenagers are dying by suicide at alarming rates. What needs to happen now?

Education

4 Questions to Ask Now in Preparing Your Child for School

Sandra M. Chafouleas, Ph.D. on August 20, 2020

Why do kids' backpacks need social, emotional, and behavioral tools? Learn these family strategies to support success as the school year begins.

Why do kids' backpacks need social, emotional, and behavioral tools? Learn these family strategies to support success as the school year begins.

Media

How to Help Children Navigate Back-to-School Debates

Sandra M. Chafouleas, Ph.D. on July 29, 2020

Are back-to-school debates making your family anxious? Help your child feel emotionally safe.

Are back-to-school debates making your family anxious? Help your child feel emotionally safe.