Educator Blog
Information and inspiration for thought-leaders in mental wellness and education
Our blog features a variety of content from the latest trends and social issues impacting education, to interviews with subject matter experts and clients who are successfully using Kognito products. Additionally, we also feature cutting edge research from our in-house team related to student and athlete mental health, product efficacy and cultivating resiliency after trauma. Check in weekly for the latest blog updates.
Mental Health Impact of COVID-19 on Schools
With districts increasing attention and resources on student mental health for the new school year, what steps should they take to prepare? K-12 experts weigh in on who needs to “put their own oxygen masks on first,” before assisting students.
Rethinking Online Sexual Harassment Training for Students
As colleges and universities prepare for the fall term, there remains uncertainty as to whether students will be home or on a socially distanced campus. That’s why it’s more important than ever to provide adequate prevention programming that can deeply engage students and foster connection.
Flexibility is the Key: Elementary School Principal is Stepping Up for Students
Continuing our series showcasing the voices of educators who are leading the charge in addressing student mental health and providing much-needed support for their students, elementary school principal Dr. Sharon Porter chats with us about how her school has stepped up during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Student Perspectives: The Importance of Mental Health Conversations
To better understand the reality of mental health on campus, we spoke with college students about their experiences dealing with distress and navigating difficult conversations with peers.
Incorporating Mental Health into Occupational Therapy Training
As part of our series during Mental Health Awareness Month, we chatted with Dr. Allison Sullivan about the need for mental health occupational therapy education and how Kognito’s SBI Skills Assessment simulation trained her OT students.
Trauma-Informed Educators: Better Prepared to Recognize and Address Trauma In the Classroom
Hear from educators about how Kognito’s Trauma-Informed Practices for K12 Schools simulation has equipped them to recognize the impact of trauma in their classrooms.
High School Teacher Shares Ways to Connect During COVID-19
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this month we are showcasing the voices of educators who are leading the charge in addressing student mental health and providing much-needed support for their students. Below, Dan Katz-Zeiger, who teaches U.S. history and computer science at Roberto Clemente Community Academy High School in Chicago, shares his experience teaching remote during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kognito Spotlight by NHA Allied Health – Can Virtual Humans Help Providers Achieve Better Patient Outcomes?
Learn how virtual humans can be leveraged to help change patient behavior in this new spotlight by the National Healthcareer Association.
3 Takeaways from the ACHA COVID-19 Reopening Guidelines
New guidance from the American College Health Association outlines administrative, medical, mental health, health promotion/well-being, and campus-wide considerations in reopening higher ed campuses. Here are three takeaways from the report on supporting student mental health.