Counselor gives hands-on exercises to build kids’ emotional health

Dr. George DuPaul, a child psychologist affiliated with the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology and the American Psychology Association Interdivisional Coalition for Psychology in Schools and Education, agrees that finding creative ways to engage students can be effective in uncovering underlying issues.

“More importantly is what comes next,” he said. “Canvassing the need among students improves the challenges of identifying mental health issues.”