Teachers on the Front Lines

Teachers on the Front Lines

From Voices of Compassion by CHC

April 22, 2026 · 34 min · Season 6 · Episode 17

About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges K-12 teachers face regarding student mental health and the support they need.

Today's classrooms look nothing like they did a generation ago. Teachers are showing up every day to reach students who are anxious, exhausted, withdrawn, and sometimes in crisis — and they're doing it without the resources, time and support they need. In this episode, we talk with Amanda Morin , neurodiversity expert and nationally known speaker and author. Our conversation takes an honest look at what K-12 educators are facing right now: the surge in student mental health needs, the pressure to act as teachers, counselors, and therapists all at once, and the very real toll it's taking on all of them. We also talk about what teachers say they actually need — and where they turn when they need support. School counselors are stretched thin, mental health professionals carry overwhelming caseloads, and teachers are often left to figure it out on their own. That's exactly why Ellis was created. Ellis is a free, trusted resource built specifically for K-12 educators – designed to help teachers confidently respond to the mental health needs and learning challenges they encounter every day with their students. Ellis was developed with direct input from teachers, ensuring it reflects…

People in this episode

Guest: Amanda Morin

Topics covered

  • mental health
  • education
  • teacher support
  • neurodiversity
  • K-12 challenges

Keywords

  • teachers
  • mental health
  • K-12 education
  • neurodiversity
  • student support
  • Ellis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ellis, askellis.org

More episodes of Voices of Compassion

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Voices of Compassion podcast page.