Growing Healthy Minds, launched in November 2023, brings together school physicians, school nurses, school counselors, school administrators, educators, and other school-based mental health professionals from across the state to improve mental health support for middle and high school students. Participants collaborate to achieve the goal of improving understanding of how to promote holistic mental/behavioral wellbeing and respond as student mental health concerns arise.
Participation offers the opportunity to:
- Join a statewide network of peers who will share resources and lessons learned
- Participate in monthly virtual learning sessions for didactic and case-based learning and mentorship
- Benefit from hands-on support and guidance from expert Hub Faculty
- Access to our virtual library of student mental health information, resources and tools!
Our current series runs from October 2024 – May 2025. All monthly sessions are hosted virtually via Zoom. There is no cost to participate in this series. Participation in all sessions is not required. Participants may join individual sessions based on availability.
The Growing Health Minds Program is conducted in partnership with:
This learning collaborative is made possible through a grant from the New Jersey Department of Children and Families.
“If we seize this moment, step up for our children and their families
in their moment of need, and lead with inclusion, kindness, and respect,
we can lay the foundation for a healthier, more resilient, and more fulfilled nation.”
— Dr. Vivek H. Murthy
Former Surgeon General of the United States
Session Topics
Team-Based Approaches to Supporting Student Mental Health
October 29, 2024
Defining roles and taking a team-based approach to supporting student mental health. Click here for more information.
Chronic Absenteeism and School Refusal
November 21, 2024
Examining patterns and developing action plans. Click Here For More Information.
Supporting Students with Chronic Health Conditions
January 30, 2025
Supporting the mental health of students with chronic conditions. Click here for more information.
Bullying, De-Escalation and Co-Regulation
February 18, 2025
Bulling, trauma sensitive de escalation and techniques for co-regulation. Click here for more information.
Sextortion: Prevention and Response
March 25, 2025
Sextortion prevention and response. Click here for more information.
AI, Cellphones & Social Media
April 30, 2025
Artificial intelligence, cellphone use and social media. Click here for more information.
Substance Use Prevention
May 22, 2025
Substance use prevention in student athletes and beyond. Click here for more information.
For more information, please contact the Growing Healthy Minds team at: