Melissa Dreier
PhD Candidate in Clinical Psychology, Rutgers University
Webinar Description
Tuesday, May 12 at 2:00 PM (ET) | 11:00 AM (PT)
Youth mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, and behavioral challenges, are rising as students navigate an increasingly complex digital world shaped by smartphones, social media, and artificial intelligence.
These challenges often impact students’ ability to engage, regulate emotions, and thrive in school. By focusing on practical, classroom-based support, educators can play a critical role in strengthening student resilience and promoting well-being.
In this session, school leaders will gain high-impact strategies to support mental health and build resilience in the classroom, along with schoolwide approaches that foster coping skills and a more supportive learning environment.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Identify common and emerging mental health challenges affecting their students.
- Recognize the impact of digital environments on student mental health and coping skills.
- Apply high-impact strategies to support student well-being in the classroom.
- Explore school policies and practices that promote resilience and healthy coping skills.
- Evaluate and refine classroom and schoolwide approaches to better support student well-being.
Can’t attend live? Register today, and we’ll send you the recording to watch at your convenience!
Presenter
Melissa Dreier is a PhD student in Clinical Psychology at Rutgers University and an incoming clinical psychology resident at Weill Cornell Medical Center. Prior to Rutgers, Melissa conducted psychology research at Massachusetts General Hospital and during her undergraduate training at Harvard University.
Melissa’s research focuses on adolescent social media use, sleep health, and suicide prevention. Melissa’s work has been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, she has published over 25 peer-reviewed papers in academic journals, and she has presented her work at numerous conferences and community mental health events throughout the United States. Melissa also has over a decade of experience providing clinical care to youth, including in schools and in medical settings.
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