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School counselor urges students and adults to prioritize self-care, highlights 988 resource
Summary
On the Higher Education Access Corner podcast, host Tiffany Dedan and Dr. Adam Oldham, a high school counselor and 2024 Pennsylvania School Counselor of the Year, discussed practical self-care habits for students and adults, school-based supports and the national suicide-prevention resource 988.
Tiffany Dedan, host of the Higher Education Access Corner podcast, interviewed Dr. Adam Oldham, a high school counselor at Big Spring High School in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, about self-care practices for students and adults and where to seek help for mental-health crises. The conversation covered daily routines, technology limits, school supports, journaling and the national suicide-prevention lifeline, 988.
Why it matters: Mental-health experts and educators say routines, clear boundaries and accessible supports can reduce burnout and help students complete school and transition successfully to adulthood. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and the episode highlighted immediate resources for people in crisis.
Dr. Adam Oldham described self-care as a practical habit rather than indulgence. "You can't pour out of an empty cup," he said, urging listeners to prioritize…
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