1 in 5 students struggles with a significant mental health issue.
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth ages 10–24.
And over 70% of U.S. teens say anxiety and depression are major problems among their peers.
We can’t afford to ignore this.
That’s why this week’s episode is titled The Mental Health Revolution in Schools—because what’s happening isn’t just a crisis... it’s a call for transformation.
Meet Iuri Melo—licensed therapist, bestselling author, and co-founder of SchoolPulse, a breakthrough platform reaching 100,000+ students across 300+ schools with daily texts of hope, resilience, and connection.
In this episode, we will explore why so many students are emotionally overwhelmed, how SchoolPulse became a “daily vitamin for the soul,” and the life-changing impact of consistent, empathetic messages delivered at just the right time. We also discuss what real student support needs to look like in 2025 and beyond.
Iuri Melo is a Co-Founder of SchoolPulse, Bestselling Author and Mental Health Therapist
https://www.linkedin.com/in/iuri-melo-1b41482/