Student anxiety continues to be one of the most common mental health challenges affecting children and adolescents, and school nurses are often among the first professionals to recognize the signs. In the latest episode of Beyond Bandaids, NASN CEO Terri Hinkley sits down with Dr. Golda Ginsburg, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Connecticut, to discuss how anxiety presents in school settings and the critical role school nurses play in supporting students.
During the conversation, Dr. Ginsburg shares insights from the CALM intervention program, an evidence-based approach that equips school nurses with practical tools to help students manage anxiety and build confidence. The episode also explores current barriers to mental health care in schools, the importance of collaboration among school health professionals, and how school nurses can advocate for a stronger role in student mental health initiatives.
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