Mental Health Support

Connecting in Crisis: How Schools and Crisis Text Line Support Student Wellbeing

School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of School Safety Today, Dr. Amy Grosso speaks with Jana French of Crisis Text Line about the essential role the organization plays in supporting mental health, especially among students during the back-to-school season. They explore how Crisis Text Line empowers individuals to define…

Mentorship Mindset Proves More Effective Than Tech in Boosting Student Motivation

Human relationships and belief in student potential drive engagement far more than innovative platforms or tools

The Role of Trusted Adults in Student Resilience and Wellbeing

Consistent relationships with caring adults create the foundation for students to overcome adversity and thrive

How the Use of K9’s Can Change the Culture & Climate on Campuses

Specially trained canine teams are reshaping how institutions balance security concerns with student and staff mental health support

Empowering Through Connection: Vogel’s Pyramid Model Approach

A Dallas nonprofit uses layered support systems to help homeless children build emotional resilience and stable futures

Enhancing Law Enforcement Training for K-12 Security Incidents

Schools need integrated safety strategies that go far beyond technology to truly protect students and staff

Revisiting the Mesquite School Shooting: Debating Use of Force and De-escalation Tactics

Security leaders examine how law enforcement response protocols and tactical decisions shape outcomes in school safety incidents

Self-Injury Awareness Month

Understanding self-injury's warning signs helps school leaders provide earlier support to struggling students

Pt. 2: Proactive Student Wellbeing Through Early Intervention

Schools that identify struggling students early create safer, more supportive learning environments for everyone

Breaking the Stigma Behind Men’s Mental Health

Professionals in high-stress roles face cumulative psychological damage that requires deliberate intervention and support systems to prevent long-term harm

The Hidden Impact of Law Enforcement Stories of Survival and Recovery

First responders face a silent mental health crisis that claims more lives than line-of-duty deaths, sparking urgent calls for systemic change

The Unspoken Traumas of Law Enforcement

Officers silently struggle with psychological wounds that agencies rarely acknowledge or address effectively

The Hidden Side of Mental Health in Journalism and Law Enforcement

Journalists and law enforcement officers face untreated trauma while documenting society's darkest moments, raising questions about institutional support