Lunch and Learn: Introduction to Behavioral Health in Schools

Introduction

Dr. Matthew S. Stanford, CEO of the Hope and Healing Center & Institute, provides an essential overview of behavioral health in school settings. Viewers will learn how to distinguish between behavioral health and mental health, explore common behavioral health disorders (such as substance use, behavioral addictions, self-harm, and eating disorders), and understand the warning signs that may indicate these issues in students. The presentation also covers the role of the brain’s reward system in behavioral health disorders and discusses co-occurring conditions such as anxiety and trauma. This session equips educators and mental health professionals with practical knowledge to recognize and address these challenges in schools.