This session will explore the importance of addressing mental health challenges in the classroom while balancing compassion and accountability. With the increasing prevalence of mental health issues among students, it is crucial that instructors and staff are equipped with the knowledge and strategies to support students' mental well-being while upholding academic expectations. This session will provide practical tools for fostering mental health awareness, setting clear classroom expectations, and reinforcing the instructor's role as an educator—not a therapist. Attendees will learn how to create a psychologically safe and inclusive classroom while ensuring students remain accountable for their academic responsibilities.
