New York educators seeking better ways to deal with students' trauma, anxiety, depression and stress gathered Thursday in Greece.
Educators from across the state said they attended to be proactive, looking for services and strategies to better help students.
"I don't feel qualified for all of it," Carrie Seitz, a Rochester City School District teacher in the youth and justice program, said about addressing traumas that her students have experienced.
However, "kids are craving the connection" with other people, she said.
A law that takes effect July 1 will require mental health education in all grades in New York. passed that requires New York schools to teach mental health for all grades.
An Increase in mental health literacy and student self-awareness is expected to grow demand for health and wellness services.
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