The worker shortage is impacting all areas, including the direct support workforce. This national research report from PHI titled Creating a Strong Direct Support Workforce Policy Barriers and Opportunities explores this issue in depth.
The Minnesota Student Survey (MSS) is conducted every three years and aims to provide insights into the world of students and their experiences. More than 135,000 students across 70% of Minnesota school districts participated in the 2022 survey. According to Minnesota Commissioner of Health, Jan Malcolm, the results indicate a crisis in student mental health. […]
The National Alliance on Mental Illness Minnesota (NAMI MN) is offering a free wellness program called Hearts+Minds to people across the state. Participants can join on zoom every Tuesday for five weeks from Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, to Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 from 3 – 4:30 p.m. The program aims to educate and empower individuals […]
Happy New Year! As we welcome 2023 in the door, we get back to our routines and schedules. In Minnesota, students have had winter break and then quite possibly a few snow days with our most recent winter storm. The resource this week highlights behavioral health impacts for returning to in-person learning. While the article’s […]
The University of Minnesota shares tips from Mariann Johnson, a mindfulness and wellbeing instructor in the Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing, on prioritizing mental health and stress management during the holidays. Read “Talking holiday mental health with U of M” here.
As 2022 winds down to it’s last days, take a look at PBISApps Teach by Design’s 2022 Year in Review. This resource includes reflections on the year’s research findings and practical strategies all presented in a fun and easy to navigate format.
The winter season brings with it many emotions, traditions, and holidays for people. Often times as a community, we can forget that not all people experience positivity at this time of year, sometimes feeling the loss of loved ones, loneliness, and feelings of being left out. In an effort to help each other out during […]
December 3rd was the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The observance of this day was proclaimed by the United Nations in 1992. Since then, the observance of this day aims to promote the understanding of and mobilize supports for disability issues. The theme this year was “Innovation and Transformative Solutions for Inclusive Development”. Check […]
