Free mental health support website launched for struggling students

EducationHQ News Team

By EducationHQ News Team
Published May 25, 2020

A new website has been launched offering information for teachers and parents about how they can best support students during the coronavirus pandemic.

A recent survey found that 88 per cent of teachers are concerned about children’s mental health during the current crisis.

Macquarie University’s Centre for Emotional Health and School of Education launched the website amid increasing concern about young people’s mental ...

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