eLuma News and Press

In this Authority Magazine interview, Melissa Slone of eLuma discusses the challenges facing America’s mental health system and shares five key strategies for meaningful reform. Drawing on her experience as an educator, administrator, and advocate, Slone emphasizes the need for timely access to care, early intervention, aligned funding and policy,...

eLuma, a leading provider of behavioral health and special education services for K-12 schools, announced the release of its second annual 2025 State of Student Mental Health Report, examining the challenges and trends shaping student wellbeing during the current school year. The report reveals an alarming continuation of declining student mental health...

November 29, 2025, marks the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). As we commemorate this milestone, CEC invited partners to share their stories, reflecting on their contributions to special education and how the IDEA has shaped their work and impact. For eLuma, IDEA is more than...

In this District Administration article, eLuma’s Brandy Samuell, M.Ed., explores how rising behavioral challenges are straining general education classrooms and why relying on special education teams as the default support is no longer sustainable. She outlines a better path forward through shared responsibility, co-teaching, and system-level collaboration and offers practical...

eLuma, a national leader in K–12 mental health and special education solutions, has partnered with SSIS CoLab, known for its evidence-based student well-being assessments, screeners, and intervention programs, to provide districts with an end-to-end solution for identifying and supporting students’ social and behavioral needs.

eLuma has been named a 2025 Top Workplace by the Salt Lake Tribune. The recognition is based entirely on employee feedback gathered through a confidential survey conducted by Energage, LLC, a leader in employee engagement technology.

Shifting from reactive measures to a culture of violence prevention starts with embedding mental health, emotional safety, and human connection into the core of how we plan, lead, and protect schools. In this article for Campus Safety, Brandy Samuell, Director of Mental Health and Related Services at eLuma, offers three...

eLuma CEO Andy Myers argues that schools must go beyond basic emotional support to help students build a deeper sense of purpose and meaning in their lives. He emphasizes that purpose-driven care, combined with accessible mental health services and real-world learning, can significantly improve both student well-being and academic outcomes.

Despite growing awareness, systemic underfunding, cultural stigma, and a shortage of culturally competent mental health providers prevent students from accessing the care they need.

Five years after the pandemic disrupted education worldwide, students are still feeling its impact, with increased isolation, mental health struggles, and academic setbacks. This article explores how school districts, mental health professionals, and students themselves are navigating these ongoing challenges amid funding shortfalls and evolving support systems.

The 2024 State of Student Mental Health Report from eLuma surveyed more than 500 school educators, administrators, counselors, and mental health professionals across the country about the mental health needs of today's students. The report offered four recommendations for better meeting the mental health needs of students.

eLuma's 2024 State of Student Mental Health Report highlights urgent student mental health trends and provides evidence-based solutions for strengthening school services.

Drawing insights from resources like the University of Michigan and the University of California, Irvine, Brandy Samuell, M.Ed., Director of K-12 Mental Health and Related Services for eLuma, shares effective strategies teachers can use to help students—and themselves—navigate election-related stress.

Brandy Samuell, Director of K-12 Mental Health and Related Services for eLuma, offers four concrete steps that educators and K-12 leaders can take to support sustainable self-care practices throughout the school year.

Based on feedback from over 500 educators and school mental health professionals, this comprehensive study delivers critical insights into the growing mental health challenges for today’s students and provides school leaders with a clear, actionable framework for improving school-based mental health services.

Andy Myers, CEO of eLuma, offers four important actions that teachers and administrators at all levels of education can take to foster smart self-care habits that will help students lead healthier lives, allowing them to focus more effectively on instruction.

The Bridge Project is part of Pennsylvania's American Rescue Plan Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY) Program and facilitates free access to mental health services for children and youth experiencing homelessness. Students who qualify for care will have the opportunity to participate in online therapy with eLuma and Move Forward Counseling during daytime...

Student mental health is in crisis, and excessive screen time is a significant factor. Leslie DiBianco, Director of School Solutions for eLuma, offers four ways to help students find and maintain a healthy balance with technology.

Leslie Cole, Director of School Solutions for eLuma, emphasizes that staff mental health has a ripple effect on student wellness and success. Here’s how schools can address both effectively.

Brandy Samuell, M.Ed., director of K12 mental health and related services for eLuma, discusses how setting self-care resolutions for the new year is a smart and effective way to boost staff morale and achievement.

Jeremy Glauser, CEO and Founder of eLuma, contributes his perspective on the idea that assessing how and when students are forming foundations for mental health is a good starting point for building mental health literacy in schools.

Jeremy Glauser, CEO and Founder of eLuma, discusses using a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) framework to help schools identify bullying victims and provide interventions that address perpetrators, empower victims, and support bystanders in this article for Campus Safety.  

Jeremy Glauser, CEO and Founder of eLuma, discusses understanding our student mental health crisis and how to address it now in this article for The Learning Counsel.

Jeremy Glauser, CEO and Founder of eLuma, and Brandy Samuell, Director of K-12 Mental Health and Related Services at eLuma, joined us on the show to advocate for parental empowerment in navigating student well-being through the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).

LEHI, UTAH – April. 8, 2024. eLuma, a leading provider of online special education and mental health services to K-12 districts, schools, and their students, announced today the appointment of Andy Myers as Chief Executive Officer. Myers brings deep domain expertise in scaling education and SaaS technology companies to eLuma....

eLuma, an end-to-end student services solution for mental health and special education, announces the expansion of its offerings to become a one-stop Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) provider for all K-12 students.

Jeremy Glauser, the Founder and CEO of eLuma, was interviewed by Jake Frankel of Authority Magazine. During the interview, Jeremy shared five telehealth best practices and strategies for providers to provide the best care for their patients even when they are not physically present.

eLuma, an end-to-end student mental health and special education solution, has earned a Top Workplaces 2023 award by the Salt Lake Tribune for a third consecutive year.

eLuma is a bronze winner of the 2021 Inc. Magazine Best in Business Award in the Education category.

Salt Lake Tribune has named eLuma one of Utah’s Top Workplaces for 2021.