Dr. Byron McClure Archives

Dr. Byron McClure Featured in Recent Article: Recognizing When Your Child Needs Support and Taking Action

sevenmindsets2025-10-19T17:46:49-04:00October 19, 2025|

In a recent interview, child psychologist Dr. Byron McClure shares practical insights for parents on recognizing early signs of emotional distress in their children. From subtle behavior shifts to a seemingly calm facade, Dr. McClure emphasizes the importance of staying present, asking direct questions, and seeking support beyond therapy. He also highlights how signs of distress differ between younger children and teens, stressing a proactive, strength-based approach for supporting Black youth mental health. Dr. McClure’s advice offers parents the tools to act before distress escalates into a crisis.

Dr. Byron McClure Featured in Recent Article Highlighting Proactive Mental Wellness for Young People

sevenmindsets2025-09-29T15:24:28-04:00September 28, 2025|

Dr. Byron McClure, Director of Innovation for 7 Mindsets and founder of Lessons for SEL, was recently interviewed for a RollingOut.com about proactive mental health support for young people. In the article, Dr. McClure discusses the importance of mental wellness, the role culture plays in wellness and mental health, and how schools and educators can better support the emotional wellness of their students.

Dr. Byron McClure Interview with MHS Highlights Contributions to the Field of Education

sevenmindsets2023-03-29T15:49:33-04:00February 20, 2023|

Dr. Byron McClure, a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, Director of Innovation at 7 Mindsets, and founder of Lessons4SEL, was recently interviewed for and featured in an article by Multi-Health Systems, Inc. (MHS). The interview discusses social-emotional learning and the future of school psychology and highlights Dr. McClure’s advocacy for improving outcomes for Black youth in educational settings.

Dr. Byron McClure Interviewed Following Keynote at NYASP 2022 Annual Conference

sevenmindsets2022-12-07T14:44:51-05:00December 7, 2022|

Dr. Byron McClure, Director of Innovation at 7 Mindsets and founder of Lessons4SEL, presented his keynote, "A Time to Reflect and Renew," at the 2022 New York Association of School Psychologists - NYASP Annual Conference. In an interview following the keynote, Byron reflected on the important work of school psychologists: "One of the most important things I hope people walk away with is recognizing and understanding that we can make a difference. That the work we're doing as school psychologists is difficult, it's complex, it's nuanced, but it can be meaningful. It can be impactful in the lives of young students we work with."