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Do Mental Health Lessons in Schools Help Our Kids or Make Things Worse?
Every school talks about teaching mental health, but is it actually helping kids? Or could some programs be doing more harm than good?
In this episode, Justin unpacks the latest research on school-based mental health lessons — what works, what doesn’t, and why good intentions aren’t always enough. If you’ve ever wondered whether your child is really benefiting from these classes, this is the conversation you need to hear.
KEY POINTS
Why mental health lessons don’t always translate into healthier kids
The risk of programs that label or pathologise normal emotions…
The skinny
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