Mental Health and Wellness Resources

McLean School Consulting:

*School Avoidance - Please use this link to watch a presentation on school avoidance.  This link will be available through April 4, 2026.  Password: SCS2026

*Culturally Responsive Student and Caregiver Educational Resources (CRESCER):  Far too many children and adolescents are struggling with mental health issues, and English language learners experience greater challenges in accessing mental health resources compared to English speaking individuals and families. Given the pivotal role parents and caregivers play in supporting youth, we at McLean Hospital School Consultation Service (SCS) have created short strategy focused educational videos for caregivers that speak Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese (the second and third most spoken languages in MA). Our hopes are that these resources will help caregivers better understand common youth mental health concerns and feel more empowered with tips on how to support their children through difficult experiences. 

Brazilian-Portuguese:  https://www.mcleanhospital.org/crescer-portuguese   

Spanish:  https://www.mcleanhospital.org/crescer-spanish

*Leaders in Youth Mental Health Series: We are excited to share that our next webinar as part of our annual School Consultation Service “Leaders in Youth Mental Health Series” is coming up on March 18th, 12:00PM-1:00PM. Click here.

*Topic: Childhood Irritability - 

Title: Responding Skillfully in the Context of Childhood Irritability

Date: March 18th, 12:00PM-1:00PM

Childhood irritability, which can range from developmentally normative to serious and concerning, can often be difficult for adults to manage effectively in the home and at school. Irritability is often paired with behavioral responses like aggression, arguing, withdrawal, and even high-risk behaviors. In this webinar, caregivers and educators will: 1) gain a stronger foundational understanding of childhood irritability, 2) learn practical and effective strategies for staying grounded, supportive, and still firm, and 3) become familiar with therapeutic interventions that may be used as referral options should children and their families need additional support. 

All information for the caregiver webinars, including dates/times, Zoom links, presenter information and learning objectives can be found here on this website: https://healthcare.mgb.org/streaming/Live/McLean/McLean_SCS.html