--- title: Thrive Alliance Group | Pat Hovey description: Thrive Alliance Group Blog --- # Mental Health in Education Blog Search This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. ![Welcoming New Teachers: How to Help Them Thrive](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/new-teacher-training.png?width=350&name=new-teacher-training.png "Welcoming New Teachers: How to Help Them Thrive") by [ Pat Hovey ](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/author/pat-hovey) | 08.22.2025 | 7 min #### Welcoming New Teachers: How to Help Them Thrive Finding and hiring the best new teachers remains challenging. Substantially fewer teachers are entering the profession, and while the exact number is debated, many new teachers don’t make it more than... [ Continue Reading ](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/new-teachers) [Training for School Staff](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/tag/training-for-school-staff) ![Restorative Conversations: 7 Steps to Repair Relationships](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/restorative-conversations.png?width=350&name=restorative-conversations.png "Restorative Conversations: 7 Steps to Repair Relationships") by [ Pat Hovey ](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/author/pat-hovey) | 05.19.2025 | 8 min #### Restorative Conversations: 7 Steps to Repair Relationships As educators, we all experience conflicts, disagreements, and poor behavior that disrupt the classroom and impact learning. At times, we may avoid taking steps to repair relationships because it’s unc... [ Continue Reading ](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/restorative-conversations-to-repair-relationships) [Mental Health Intervention, Training for School St](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/tag/mental-health-intervention-training-for-school-sta) ![Teacher Retention: A Low-Cost Way to Keep Valued Staff](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/teacher-retention.png?width=350&name=teacher-retention.png "Teacher Retention: A Low-Cost Way to Keep Valued Staff") by [ Pat Hovey ](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/author/pat-hovey) | 04.24.2025 | 7 min #### Teacher Retention: A Low-Cost Way to Keep Valued Staff School districts are experiencing a teacher retention crisis, with a mass exodus of experienced professionals leaving their jobs to retire early or change careers. At the same time, fewer people are b... [ Continue Reading ](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/teacher-retention) [Student Mental Health, Training for School Staff](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/tag/student-mental-health-training-for-school-staff) ![The Role of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Treating Anxiety-Based School Avoidance](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_964798117.jpeg?width=350&name=AdobeStock_964798117.jpeg "The Role of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Treating Anxiety-Based School Avoidance") by [ Pat Hovey ](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/author/pat-hovey) | 03.31.2025 | 6 min #### The Role of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Treating Anxiety-Based School Avoidance School avoidance—when students regularly refuse to attend school due to overwhelming anxiety—is a growing challenge in K-12 education, leaving many educators asking: How can we help students feel safe... [ Continue Reading ](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/the-role-of-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-in-treating-anxiety-based-school-avoidance) ![Top Issues in Education: Think Differently to Drive Change](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/top-5-challenges.png?width=350&name=top-5-challenges.png "Top Issues in Education: Think Differently to Drive Change") by [ Pat Hovey ](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/author/pat-hovey) | 03.20.2025 | 9 min #### Top Issues in Education: Think Differently to Drive Change It feels like education has changed a great deal in the past few years. Yet I recently came across a 2018 article from NEA and was struck by what hasn’t changed: we’re still facing the same issues in ... [ Continue Reading ](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/top-issues-in-education) [Student Mental Health,](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/tag/student-mental-health) [Funding](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/tag/funding) ![4 Benefits of In-District Mental Health Support for Students](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Thrive%20Services%20-%204%20Benefits.png?width=350&name=Thrive%20Services%20-%204%20Benefits.png "4 Benefits of In-District Mental Health Support for Students") by [ Pat Hovey ](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/author/pat-hovey) | 03.14.2025 | 9 min #### 4 Benefits of In-District Mental Health Support for Students The Growing Need for School Based Mental Health in Schools Each year, one in five students struggle with anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges, most of which go untreated. Educators, ... [ Continue Reading ](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/4-benefits-of-in-district-mental-health-support-for-students) ![Academic Stamina: How to Improve Student Focus & Concentration](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/academic-stamina.png?width=350&name=academic-stamina.png "Academic Stamina: How to Improve Student Focus & Concentration") by [ Pat Hovey ](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/author/pat-hovey) | 02.04.2025 | 8 min #### Academic Stamina: How to Improve Student Focus & Concentration Building our students’ academic stamina is one of the most effective ways we can increase school performance and success. [ Continue Reading ](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/academic-stamina-improve-student-focus) [Student Mental Health, Training for School Staff](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/tag/student-mental-health-training-for-school-staff) ![How Creating a Trauma-Informed Learning Environment Benefits Students](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Teen%20learning%20pic.png?width=350&name=Teen%20learning%20pic.png "How Creating a Trauma-Informed Learning Environment Benefits Students") by [ Pat Hovey ](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/author/pat-hovey) | 01.09.2025 | 6 min #### How Creating a Trauma-Informed Learning Environment Benefits Students An estimated 558,899 children in the U.S. experience abuse, neglect, or instability, affecting their behavior and learning in the classroom. [ Continue Reading ](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/how-creating-a-trauma-informed-learning-environment-benefits-students) [Childhood Trauma,](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/tag/childhood-trauma) [Coping, Student Mental Health](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/tag/coping-student-mental-health) ![Banning Cellphones in School: Policy & Implementation Tips](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/banning-cellphones-in-school-implementation-tips.png?width=350&name=banning-cellphones-in-school-implementation-tips.png "Banning Cellphones in School: Policy & Implementation Tips") by [ Pat Hovey ](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/author/pat-hovey) | 12.12.2024 | 5 min #### Banning Cellphones in School: Policy & Implementation Tips If you’re an educator, I don’t need to tell you about the harmful effects of cellphones in the classroom on learning and mental health. Teachers are fighting this battle every day. Administrators tell... [ Continue Reading ](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/banning-cellphones-in-school-implementation) [Mental Health Intervention, Student Mental Health](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/tag/mental-health-intervention-student-mental-health) ![Key Insights About School-Based Mental Health Services](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/The%20image%20depicts%20a%20vibrant%20and%20engaging%20school%20environment%2c%20showcasing%20a%20diverse%20group%20of%20students%20gathered%20in%20a%20colorful%20classroom.jpeg?width=350&name=The%20image%20depicts%20a%20vibrant%20and%20engaging%20school%20environment,%20showcasing%20a%20diverse%20group%20of%20students%20gathered%20in%20a%20colorful%20classroom.jpeg "Key Insights About School-Based Mental Health Services") by [ Pat Hovey ](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/author/pat-hovey) | 12.11.2024 | 6 min #### Key Insights About School-Based Mental Health Services Education professionals observe mental health challenges in their students and staff daily. Which places them in a unique position to assist with evaluating school-based mental health services. [ Continue Reading ](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/key-insights-about-school-based-mental-health-services) [Mental Health Intervention, Student Mental Health,](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/tag/mental-health-intervention-student-mental-health) [Student Mental Health,](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/tag/student-mental-health) [Coping, Mental Health Intervention](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/tag/coping-mental-health-intervention) ![Banning Cellphones in School: Sage Alliance Case Study](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/banning-cellphones-in-school-sage-alliance.png?width=350&name=banning-cellphones-in-school-sage-alliance.png "Banning Cellphones in School: Sage Alliance Case Study") by [ Pat Hovey ](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/author/pat-hovey) | 12.05.2024 | 5 min #### Banning Cellphones in School: Sage Alliance Case Study If you’re an educator, I don’t need to tell you about the harmful effects of cellphones in the classroom on learning and mental health. Teachers are fighting this battle every day. Administrators tell... [ Continue Reading ](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/banning-cellphones-in-school-sage-alliance) [Mental Health Intervention, Student Mental Health,](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/tag/mental-health-intervention-student-mental-health) [Therapeutic Education](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/tag/therapeutic-education) ![Banning Cellphones in School: White River Valley Case Study](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/banning-cellphones-in-school-white-river-valley.png?width=350&name=banning-cellphones-in-school-white-river-valley.png "Banning Cellphones in School: White River Valley Case Study") by [ Pat Hovey ](https://blog.thrivealliancegroup.com/author/pat-hovey) | 11.19.2024 | 6 min #### Banning Cellphones in School: White River Valley Case Study If you’re an educator, I don’t need to tell you about the harmful effects of cellphones in the classroom on learning and mental health. 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