“Supporting Student Mental Health: Practical Strategies and Insights from New Vista“
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Insights for navigating the mental health challenges facing students today
Schools everywhere are feeling the impact of student mental health struggles—rising anxiety and depression, increasing behavior concerns, grief and loss, and more frequent crisis situations. As an educator, you see it every day: students carrying heavy burdens that affect not only their well-being but also their ability to learn.
That’s why we’re inviting you to join us for a special webinar with leaders from New Vista, a Kentucky-based organization providing school-based mental health services across 17 counties. Together, we’ll explore what schools are facing right now—and most importantly, what educators can do today to make a difference.
This free event will give you a window into how New Vista partners with schools, families, and communities, and will leave you with practical, classroom-ready strategies you can put into action immediately. Whether you’re a teacher, counselor, or administrator, you’ll walk away with fresh insights, encouragement, and a renewed sense of hope for the vital work you’re doing.
What You’ll Learn
In this one-hour conversation, our panel of mental health leaders will share:
- The most common challenges students are facing right now—and what’s driving them.
- How New Vista’s school-based liaisons, crisis response teams, and family supports are helping students thrive.
- Practical strategies for supporting students with anxiety, behavior struggles, or grief in your own classroom.
- How to collaborate with local mental health partners, even if you don’t have access to a program like New Vista.
- What gives them hope about the future of student mental health.
This conversation is for anyone who cares about making schools more resilient, supportive, and human-centered. Come learn with us, share your insights, and walk away with tools you can apply right away in your own school or district.
Why Attend?
Why Attend?
This isn’t just another webinar—it’s a chance to learn directly from practitioners who are on the front lines of school-based mental health every single day. You’ll hear real stories, walk away with practical tools, and leave encouraged that you are not alone in this work.
Meet our panelists:
🌟 Randa Bush, LPCC-S
Randa is the Regional Director of Children’s Services at New Vista, with over 14 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families. In her leadership role, she oversees the development and delivery of specialized children’s services across the organization. Randa is passionate about eliminating barriers to mental health care and serving the underserved. She lives in Winchester, KY with her husband James and their three children, Ryleigh, David, and John.
🌟 Stephanie Carson, LPCC
Stephanie serves as the Clinic Manager of School-Based Services at New Vista. With 10 years of experience in the education system and five years in mental health, she focuses on bridging the gap between schools and mental health providers. Currently pursuing her doctoral degree in Traumatology, Stephanie specializes in working with children who have experienced trauma. She has facilitated more than 20 WhyTry groups in partnership with school systems in her region, helping students build resilience and practical skills.
🌟 Rachel Feuerstein, LCSW
Rachel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nine years of experience in community mental health. At New Vista, she helps build the agency’s capacity to serve youth with co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges. Her clinical work focuses on at-risk youth, including those in foster care or the court system. Rachel has successfully implemented the WhyTry program across diverse settings, equipping young people with tools to develop resilience and succeed despite challenges.
🌟 Jason Johnson
Jason Johnson is a licensed school psychologist and Director of Training & Research for WhyTry, where he consults and trains educators nationwide on resilience-based strategies to support student success. A nationally recognized expert in resilience education, he has spoken at hundreds of conferences and led WhyTry program implementations in schools, healthcare, corporate settings, and the U.S. Military. Passionate about helping students overcome challenges, Jason is dedicated to creating a culture of resilience in education.