{"id":6880,"date":"2024-10-10T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-06-25T09:22:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T16:22:37","slug":"support-and-celebrate-student-well-being-on-world-mental-health-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2024\/10\/support-and-celebrate-student-well-being-on-world-mental-health-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Support and celebrate student well-being on World Mental Health Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every year on October 10, people around the world come together to celebrate <a href=\"https:\/\/wmhdofficial.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Mental Health Day<\/a>. It\u2019s a powerful reminder of our collective commitment to raising mental health awareness and driving meaningful change. For World Mental Health Day 2024, we\u2019re committed to helping you continue to build supportive learning environments. Our social-emotional learning (SEL) resources and activities are designed to empower you to do just that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-style-inline wp-block-bloginabox-theme-promotional\">\n\t\n<div class=\"promotional promotional--has-media promotional--media-right\">\n\t<div class=\"promotional__wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"promotional__content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"promotional__content\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Promote SEL for student success<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Help your students develop a growth mindset, navigate their emotions, and build a foundation for their future success.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-full-width-on-mobile\"><a data-bi-an=\"Global CTA\" data-bi-ct=\"cta link\" data-bi-id=\"cta-block\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/educators\/social-emotional-learning\">Discover SEL resources<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"promotional__media-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"promotional__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Student-using-Reflect-in-classroom-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Decorative. 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As educators, parents, and community members, we\u2019ve seen firsthand how important it is to address student mental health needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good news? Our efforts are starting to make a difference. Kathleen Ethier, Director of Adolescent and School Health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edweek.org\/leadership\/teen-mental-health-showing-signs-of-improvement\/2024\/08\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">positively notes<\/a>, \u201cThere is still a great deal of work to be done to address the crisis in youth mental health, but the data can really give us some hope that when we come together, we put young people first, we do what is needed, we can see positive change.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s keep the momentum going. Together, we can make a lasting impact on students\u2019 well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"get-started-with-sel-training\">Get started with SEL training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Educators-Reflect-insights-mobile-device.jpg\" alt=\"Decorative. Two educators reviewing data on a mobile device.\" class=\"wp-image-6907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Educators-Reflect-insights-mobile-device.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Educators-Reflect-insights-mobile-device-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Educators-Reflect-insights-mobile-device-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Learn how to help students build important social, emotional, and academic skills with SEL.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Help students develop a growth mindset, navigate their emotions, and build a foundation for their future success by starting with some of our SEL training paths and modules. Learn more about instructional strategies to support SEL and wellness tips for educators, so you can start making an impact right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore our SEL training for educators:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>SEL skills learning path<\/strong>: Learn how to <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/training\/paths\/create-classroom-communities-social-emotional-practices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">create student-centered classrooms<\/a> that foster emotional intelligence, equipping your students with skills they need to thrive in the future.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Teach SEL with Reflect<\/strong>: Learn how to <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/modules\/become-reflective-educator-reflect-etwinz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">seamlessly integrate SEL<\/a> into your teaching practice with Reflect, a Learning Accelerator that supports student engagement and well-being.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Developing wellness skills<\/strong>:<strong> <\/strong>Take your knowledge to the next level. Enroll in a variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/training\/educator-center\/topics\/social-emotional-learning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Learn modules<\/a> and explore supporting resources, designed to help you cultivate wellness skills in your students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"support-student-well-being-with-reflect\">Support student well-being with Reflect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=svyB1g-n-1s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the YouTube video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guide your students as they build important social, emotional, and academic skills with Reflect. Reflect is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/education\/learning-tools\/learning-accelerators\">Learning Accelerator<\/a> that offers quick check-ins, age-appropriate reflections, intentional brain breaks, and actionable data in the Reflect web app or Microsoft 365 learning apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One-on-one attention has an enormous impact on students&#8217; engagement, learning, and well-being. Make Reflect part of your routine to give each of your students a place to share their feelings and give yourself data to track their status, progress, and needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"explore-engaging-activities-in-reflect\">Explore engaging activities in Reflect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reflect offers a variety of fun activities for you and your students to practice well-being skills. &nbsp;Incorporate SEL into your classroom with ready-to-use activities and materials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/reflect.do\/Stories\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stories<\/a><\/strong>: A library of engaging stories that help students explore social-emotional skills and offer AI-powered reading fluency practice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/reflect.microsoft.com\/app\/brainbreaks\/InsideOut2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Inside Out 2<\/em> collection<\/a><\/strong>: Reflect brain breaks celebrating Disney and Pixar\u2019s <em>Inside Out 2, <\/em>including stories, coloring pages, and games.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/reflect.microsoft.com\/app\/brainbreak\/memory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Memory game<\/a><\/strong>: Players can identify emotions while matching the Feeling Monster cards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out the entire collection of short, inclusive activities in Reflect designed to promote SEL and help you gain well-being insights. Note that some activities may require authentication with your Microsoft school or institution account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"navigate-student-emotions-with-reflect-compass\">Navigate student emotions with Reflect Compass<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reflect Compass is a tool that helps you navigate student check-in results with evidence-based strategies to enhance well-being, engagement, and a sense of belonging. It\u2019s built on the expertise of <a href=\"https:\/\/challengesuccess.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Challenge Success<\/a> and grounded in over 20 years of research at the Stanford University Graduate School of Education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-GeSAA8sFxc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the YouTube video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;Explore these Reflect Compass features and resources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Ask follow-up questions to better understand students&#8217; emotions during Reflect check-ins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Explore a variety of evidence-based strategies to help process emotions, all neatly categorized by type.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Play the <a href=\"https:\/\/reflect.microsoft.com\/home\/podcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Compass podcast<\/a> for episodes dedicated to specific feelings and strategies to help students navigate their emotions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use Reflect to foster a happier, healthier, and more balanced school community with age-appropriate reflections, intentional brain breaks, and actionable data. If you\u2019d like more help getting started, check out Reflect Teacher\u2019s Guide PDF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-chevron-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com\/is\/content\/microsoftcorp\/microsoft\/final\/en-us\/microsoft-product-and-services\/microsoft-education\/downloadables\/how_to_use_reflect.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get the Reflect Teacher\u2019s Guide<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"introduce-mental-health-concepts-with-minecraft-education\">Introduce mental health concepts with Minecraft Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0e961WR-xR8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the YouTube video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignleft wp-block-bloginabox-theme-kicker\" data-bi-an=\"Kicker Left\">\n\t<div class=\"kicker\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"kicker__title\">\n\t\t\tTeach and learn with Minecraft Education\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<p class=\"kicker__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/education.minecraft.net\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"kicker__link\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tStart your journey\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u2197<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Minecraft Education is an excellent platform for introducing mental health concepts to students and building social-emotional skills like self-awareness and communication. Through immersive, inclusive, and engaging learning experiences, Minecraft provides a safe space where students can express themselves, collaborate with their peers, and navigate their emotions in a low-stress environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready to help your students practice essential mental health skills? Explore these exciting Minecraft Education challenges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/education.minecraft.net\/en-us\/challenges\/build-your-joy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Build Your Joy in Minecraft<\/strong><\/a>: Join Joy and Anxiety from Disney and Pixar\u2019s <em>Inside Out 2 <\/em>in this creative challenge. Students will solve a puzzle using Microsoft MakeCode then use Minecraft as a canvas to build a representation of something that brings joy to their lives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/education.minecraft.net\/en-us\/lessons\/the-mindful-knight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Mindful Knight<\/strong><\/a>: Introduce students to the basics of mindfulness with this engaging quest. The interactive environment encourages students to make responsible choices during social interactions, guiding them towards becoming mindful social participants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/reflect\/minecraft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reflect World<\/a><\/strong>: Students will build SEL skills through a creative experience involving collaboration, problem-solving, and communication. After playing, discuss each emotion, the adventure it leads to, and ways to regulate emotions in real life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/education.minecraft.net\/en-us\/resources\/social-emotional-subject-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Minecraft Social and Emotional Kit<\/strong><\/a>: These specially designed worlds and activities support SEL. Your students will explore emotional well-being, empathy, and responsible decision-making through interactive gameplay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us as we celebrate World Mental Health Day 2024 with resources designed to support student well-being and foster a positive learning environment. 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