Scholar Mental Health – Health and Security

Recognizing the seriousness and danger to Maryland’s youth because it pertains to scholar psychological well being, the Maryland General Assembly enacted laws, efficient July 1, 2024, to handle the issue. The state legislation mandates that the State Department of Education develop pointers for public colleges who’re members of the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA), to coach coaches in recognizing indicators of psychological sickness and behavioral misery in college students collaborating in athletic applications.

The MPSSAA Board of Control took motion at their December 2024 assembly, approving the MPSSAA Medical Advisory Committee advice for a brand new course define.  The new care and prevention course define highlights Coaches Mental Health Training as a person academic part.

Additionally, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has launched a Mental Health Training Course on NFHSlearn.  This course addresses the necessities of the invoice whereas additionally offering a framework for coaches to grasp why they’re uniquely positioned to acknowledge indicators of behavioral or psychological misery and may present assist for guiding college students to applicable native academic company assets in supporting the student-athlete.

RESOURCES:

Mental Health Training for Interscholastic Coaches Guidance

Legislative Requirements (Chapter 733)

Care & Prevention Course Outline

NFHS Mental Health Course