MERC Publications
Document Type
Research Report
Original Publication Date
2020
Date of Submission
August 2020
Abstract
This report by the Metropolitan Educational Research Consortium (MERC) in the VCU School of Education offers a rapid review of research about supporting student mental health as they return to school during COVID-19. It pulls from literature on natural disasters like hurricane Katrina, the psychological impacts of quarantine, and emergent research on the mental health impacts of the Coronavirus. The report is structured to answer three overarching questions: 1) Why is it important to address the mental health needs of students in schools? 2) How can we expect COVID-19 to impact the mental health of students? 3) What are some practical strategies for addressing the mental health needs of students and personnel as they return to school? Links to relevant resources for educators are provided throughout the report.
Recommended Citation
Naff, D., *Williams, S., *Furman, J., *Lee, M. (2020). Supporting student mental health during and after COVID-19. Richmond, VA: Metropolitan Educational Research Consortium.
Is Part Of
VCU MERC Publications
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Counseling Commons, Educational Leadership Commons, Educational Psychology Commons, Elementary and Middle and Secondary Education Administration Commons, School Psychology Commons, Secondary Education Commons, Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education Commons, Social Work Commons, Special Education Administration Commons, Student Counseling and Personnel Services Commons, Urban Education Commons