Ep. 180 - Teaching Beyond the Test: Why Mental Health Must Come First in Education
- Author
- Jim Piper Jr.
- Published
- Sun 24 Aug 2025
- Episode Link
- None
How does mental health impact student success? In this episode of The Today Counts Show, we uncover why prioritizing mental health in adolescent education is essential for better learning, stronger resilience, and healthier schools. We’re joined by three incredible guests: Rachel Starmer, a psychotherapist; Danny Fox, an education veteran with over 30 years of experience; and Dr. Brian Baddick, assistant superintendent in Pennsylvania.
You’ll learn:
- How academic pressure affects student mental health—and what schools can do about it
- Early warning signs of stress, anxiety, and burnout that parents and teachers often overlook
- Practical strategies for educators and parents to create mentally healthy classrooms
- Ways to balance academic achievement with emotional well-being
- Why investing in student mental health leads to long-term success
Whether you’re a teacher, parent, counselor, or leader in education, this episode gives you actionable insights to help students thrive—inside and outside the classroom.
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