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Mental health

When a Crisis Walks Into Class

The bell rings, and Ms. Alvarez glances up to see a fifth-grader sobbing quietly at her desk. It’s the third meltdown this week. The counselor is off-campus, the nurse is double-booked, and the principal just emailed about standardized testing prep. Everyone cares. Everyone’s exhausted. And no one’s sure who’s supposed to step in. This is […]

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Mental health

Schools Can Spot Struggle Early—Here’s How

Last fall, a high school screened one grade for anxiety and depression. Within a week, every student who needed help had a follow-up. No waiting list. No mystery. No “let’s see how it goes.” Here’s the bigger twist: a year earlier, that same district wasn’t screening anyone at all. If that makes you think, “Wait—how […]

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Mental health

Stress, Schoolchildren and the Role of Nutrition and Environment

The current discourse around school psychology is undergoing a rapid transformation, especially concerning how stress affects children’s cognitive and emotional development. Recent studies have thrown light on underlying factors contributing to stress in young minds, with particular emphasis on nutritional intake and environmental influences. The Role of Nutrition in School Stress One major finding from […]

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Mental health

How Online Parent Coaching Helps Kids with Autism Thrive

On a Tuesday evening, just after homework time, a mother sits beside her 10-year-old son. The math worksheet has dissolved into tears. She takes a breath, recalls a phrase from her parent-training session—“Big deal or little deal?”—and gently asks him to decide. Within moments, the storm passes. For many families raising autistic children, those micro-victories […]

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Mental health

Why Young Kids with ADHD Are Getting the Wrong Treatment

The educational landscape has seen significant transformations in recent years, with a heightened focus on mental health and special needs. Among these, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in young children remains a pressing issue. Recent studies indicate a worrying trend: many preschoolers with ADHD receive medication as a first-line treatment, despite clinical guidelines advocating for […]

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When Tough Coaching Breaks Kids Down

One out of every four young athletes reports experiencing verbal abuse from a coach. Let that sink in—25% of kids who lace up their shoes for practice are told they’re “stupid,” “worthless,” or humiliated in front of teammates. For decades, many adults excused this as “tough love” or “building resilience.” But new research shows that […]

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Mental health

TikTok, Teens, and Body Image: What Every Parent and Teacher Should Know

Why don’t I look like that?” That quiet question—whispered by a student after watching a 30-second TikTok workout clip—captures the hidden cost of “fitspiration” content flooding kids’ social media feeds. While these videos are packaged as motivational fitness tips, new research shows they often do more harm than good. A study from the University of […]

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Mental health

The Role of School Psychologists in Tackling Rising Anxiety Levels

School psychology has progressively become a pivotal aspect of educational frameworks worldwide, especially as global stressors, such as pandemics and societal unrest, continue to rise. School psychologists are uniquely positioned to mitigate mental health crises before they become more profound issues for children and adolescents. This blog post explores current trends in school psychology, highlighting […]

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Mental health

What eSports Can Teach Us About Mental Resilience

Picture this: 72% of professional gamers report physical pain—aching necks, sore backs, stiff wrists—yet they stay locked in, focused, and winning You’d think that kind of discomfort would tank performance. But surprisingly, their mental game—confidence, focus, resilience—remains strong. Now, swap “professional gamers” with “kids in classrooms.” Suddenly, the research feels a lot closer to home. […]

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Mental health

Stress Measured in Hair: A New Window into Children’s Mental Health

In recent times, mental health awareness has gained much-needed traction, and now a new avenue has opened up for early detection of potential issues: measuring stress through children’s hair. This innovative method, uncovered by researchers from the University of Waterloo, is shedding light on the early warning signs of mental health challenges in children living […]

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