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Student Mental Health in 2026: What Parents Can Do (Small Steps, Big Impact)
Mental health support isn’t just for “big crises”. Small daily actions—sleep, routines, and safe conversations—protect students over the long run.
Daily protective habits
- Sleep routine: consistent bedtime beats last-minute revision.
- Check-ins: “What was hard today?” + “What was one good thing?”
- Device boundaries: reduce late-night scrolling and anxiety.
When to seek help
- Persistent withdrawal, panic, self-harm talk, or big mood changes
- School refusal that escalates
Busut tip
Clear homework and announcements reduce last-minute stress—one of the most common triggers for family conflict at night.