Attention struggles
Bright kids who can't sit still, focus, or finish, and get labeled as lazy.
Schools & Educators
From the classroom
From the classroom
to the clinic.
Dr. Nelson spent years as a classroom teacher before becoming a psychiatric nurse practitioner. She has seen anxiety, ADHD, and trauma from both sides of the desk, and she built this program for the teachers who notice first.
Before I was a clinician, I was a teacher. I watched children struggle for years before anyone named what was happening.Dr. Ashley Nelson, Founder
We get it
What teachers see every day
Anxiety
Stomachaches, school avoidance, and meltdowns before tests.
Behavior that's really trauma
Outbursts and shutdowns with a much bigger story underneath.
Families who don't know where to start
Parents who know something is wrong but can't find help.
Long waits
Months-long waits for evaluations while the school year slips away.
Teacher burnout
Educators carrying their students' struggles on top of their own.
Check in with yourself
Signs a student may be struggling
- A sudden drop in grades or effort
- Frequent trips to the nurse
- Pulling away from friends
- Outbursts, or shutting down
- Changes in eating, sleep, or energy
- Talking about feeling hopeless
You don't have to be in crisis to reach out. If a few of these sound familiar, that's reason enough.
How we help
What the Foundation does
- Professional development for teachers and school staff
- Training on anxiety, ADHD, depression, and trauma
- Classroom strategies that support student wellbeing
- Resources for school counselors and administrators
- Support for educators' own mental health
For families. Parents and caregivers can reach out too. We'll help you figure out where to start.
24/7 support
Need to talk to someone right now?
These lines are free and confidential. In an emergency, call 911.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
For anyone in crisis, 24/7.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Free 24/7 text support for students, teachers, and anyone who'd rather text than call.
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