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Presenters: David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education; Rebecca Gold, LEGAL ONE Consultant, Maureen Brogan, Statewide Coordinator, Traumatic Loss Coalitions for Youth, Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care, and Susan Coyle, Middlesex County Traumatic Loss Coalition Coordinator.

As school officials prepare for yet another year of schooling during a global pandemic, the cumulative impact of recent events on staff mental health and wellbeing has been profound. In this episode, listeners will learn about their legal obligations when they learn about staff members struggling with mental health issues, the protections available for staff members who ask for help, and practical strategies for providing ongoing support and creating a climate where staff members will seek support when needed.