The Fulcrum Point
In increasingly secular Western Washington, why is Catholic education growing in popularity? We'll take a closer look at some of the inspiring and innovative reasons behind this unexpected trend. In this podcast, we explore the Fulcrum Foundation's immense impact on Catholic schools in Western Washington, one of the largest school districts in our region, and its ripple effects throughout our communities. We'll examine Fulcrum's role in developing leaders, including staff, students, families, and community members.
A "fulcrum" is the tipping point of a lever. Join us as we "get to the point" of how the Fulcrum Foundation is finding new ways to leverage support for the power of Catholic education to inspire and unite communities across the Pacific Northwest.
The Fulcrum Point
Season 2 Episode 7: Student Mental Health
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With reports of rising anxiety and depression symptoms in students ages 3-17, it’s clear that the crisis of student mental health has shifted from a passing post-pandemic phenomenon to a sustained, systemic challenge. So how are Catholic schools in Western Washington responding?
This episode of “The Fulcrum Point” focuses on the increased efforts among schools in the Archdiocese of Seattle to bring social and emotional health into the curriculum at the PreK-8th grade levels. High schools in the Archdiocese are taking this work a step further—training students to serve as mental health facilitators for their peers.
You’ll hear from long-time school counselor Denise Mullins, who’s built a social and emotional learning program at Holy Rosary Edmonds and St. Thomas More preK-8 schools. Her work is helping students take charge of their own mental health and also assisting kids and their families grapple with modern challenges like cyberbullying.
You’ll also hear from Joe Cotton, Executive Director of the Office of the Vicar General for the Archdiocese of Seattle, who’s built a program called the “Catholic Lifesaver Corps.” This peer-to-peer mental health program is literally saving lives and drawing international attention due to its success.
Join host Brian Callanan to learn more about how Catholic schools in Western Washington are dealing with the many challenges of student mental health on this episode of the Fulcrum Point.
Find out more about Fulcrum’s work to support Catholic education at this link.
Connect with the 988 Lifeline for mental health challenges at this link.
Learn more about Living Works suicide prevention training at this link.