Rethinking Student Mental Health

As we navigate the complexities of student well-being, the work of Dr. Sean Truman offers fresh insights into how we can better support young people in international schools. A licensed psychologist and founder of the Truman Group, Dr. Truman has spent years working with international communities to address student mental health challenges.

Growing up in Nairobi, Kenya, and attending International School, Dr. Truman brings a deep, personal understanding of global education. His academic journey took him from Reed College to a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, with a fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine. Today, he works with adolescents, adults, and couples in private practice while leading research efforts on international student well-being.

Grit. Resilience. Strength.

📅 March 14, 2025 
How do we help students better manage adversity? Many educators believe students today are less resilient than previous generations. In this session, Dr. Truman will explore how school culture influences resilience and ways to support students in developing strength while acknowledging social power dynamics and mental health challenges.

KEYNOTE: More of the Same is Getting Us More of the Same

📅 March 15, 2025
For over a decade, schools have been increasing access to counseling services and SEL curriculum—but mental health concerns among students continue to rise. In this keynote, Dr. Truman will challenge conventional interventions and propose empirical, community-specific solutions to better support student mental health.

Focusing Counselor Interventions & Democratizing Student Support in Schools

📅 March 15, 2025

School counselors are overwhelmed, often juggling administrative duties alongside student mental health needs. This session will address how schools can reallocate resources, optimize counseling interventions, and empower educators to take a more active role in supporting student well-being.

International Student Mental Health in the EARCOS Region: An Empirical Approach

📅 March 15, 2025
Mental health data on international students is scarce. To bridge this gap, Truman Group conducted a study of over 300 international high school students in East Asia. Dr. Truman will present key findings, discuss implications, and explore how schools can use research-driven approaches to improve student mental health outcomes.

📍 Join us in Split, Croatia, from March 14-15, 2025 to gain practical strategies for supporting student mental health in meaningful, sustainable ways.

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