About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of mental health support in schools and how psychologists can collaborate with educators to enhance student wellbeing.

Jesse Diggins and Nathan Castle are psychologists and co-founders of Psychs in Schools, an initiative working alongside schools to strengthen mental health support for children and young people. Their work focuses on increasing access to psychological services within educational settings, building strong partnerships with educators, and ensuring that support is relational, practical, and responsive to the realities schools face every day. In this episode, Megan, Jesse, and Nathan explore what it really means to provide meaningful mental health support in schools. They talk about the growing needs of young people, the pressure educators are under, and the importance of collaboration rather than siloed support. Together, they unpack how psychologists can work in partnership with school staff, why connection must sit at the centre of wellbeing work, and how assessment services and timely intervention can make a significant difference for students and families. They also discuss the role of technology in young people’s lives — acknowledging both its risks and its potential — and the need for balanced, thoughtful conversations rather than reactive fear. The episode highlights the…

People in this episode

Host: Megan Corcoran

Guests: Jesse Diggins, Nathan Castle

Topics covered

• mental health support
• education
• psychology
• collaboration
• student wellbeing
• technology in education

Keywords

• mental health
• psychologists
• schools
• young people
• educators
• wellbeing
• technology
• collaboration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Psychs in Schools

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