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When teens face mental health challenges today, they're often caught in a difficult position – reluctant to walk into a counselor's office yet desperately needing support. School Pulse fills this critical gap with an elegantly simple solution that's changing outcomes for vulnerable students nationwide.

Iuri Melo, co-founder of School Pulse and a clinical social worker with 20 years of experience, joins the MindShift Power Podcast to share how their text-based support service creates a lifeline for struggling teens. What makes this approach revolutionary is its proactive nature – rather than waiting for crisis, School Pulse reaches out to students twice weekly with relevant, engaging content about managing anxiety, building relationships, and handling conflict. This consistent touchpoint establishes trust that pays dividends when real crises emerge.

The results speak volumes. With an astonishing 97% retention rate, students clearly value this service that allows them to text anonymously about everything from academic struggles to suicidal thoughts. School administrators receive invaluable data about their student population while maintaining confidentiality. Most importantly, real interventions are happening – from connecting abuse victims with protection services to preventing potential school violence through early identification.

"Whatever we talk about, we begin to control. Whatever we don't talk about controls us," Melo explains, highlighting why creating safe spaces for honest communication is transformative for teen mental health. By meeting students where they are – on their phones – and offering judgment-free support, School Pulse bridges the communication gap between struggling teens, overwhelmed school counselors, and concerned parents.

Are you concerned about the mental health of teens in your community? Discover how School Pulse is creating meaningful connections and preventing tragedies before they happen. Visit schoolpulse.org to learn how your school can implement this life-changing service.

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https://schoolpulse.org/schools/schoolpulse/

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