Capitol Pressroom Interview with David Lombardo on Expanding Mental Health Literacy to Teachers and Administrators
As the new school year begins, I was on Capitol Pressroom with David Lombardo to discuss opportunities to expand mental health literacy training for teachers and administrators.
This new initiative would build on the groundbreaking 2016 New York State law, the first of its kind in the nation, which requires K-12 students to receive mental health education as part of the health curriculum.
Listen to the interview to learn how New York State can empower our teachers, staff, and schools to foster cultures of wellness and healthier communities inside and outside the classroom.
Should Teachers be Trained to Detect Mental Health Struggles?
