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The Midlife Crisis is Over, But Mental Health in Youth is Worse Than Ever

Recent studies suggest that the traditional “midlife crisis” is no longer a dominant pattern in societal mental health trends. Instead, there is a growing concern about the deteriorating mental health of young people worldwide. This emerging issue highlights an evolving crisis where youth are experiencing greater emotional distress, overshadowing what was once considered a midlife […]

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Understanding Highly Sensitive Students

The concept of sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) has gained significant attention in psychology. This trait, commonly referred to as the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), encompasses individuals who exhibit heightened sensitivity to environmental and emotional stimuli. Research indicates that approximately 31% of the population is highly sensitive, a factor that has implications for educational settings. Defining […]

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Addressing the Shortage of School Psychologists in Rural Areas

Recent developments have brought to light a pressing issue in the field of education: the acute shortage of school psychologists in rural areas. This problem has been exacerbated by recent federal budget cuts, which have significantly impacted mental health services in schools across the nation. “Cutting this funding is just going to devastate kids,” said […]

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How Optimism Can Save Our Teachers (and Our Kids)

“I’m exhausted” That’s how one teacher described her day, again. Not from lesson planning. Not from grading. From trying to stay positive while juggling burnout, classroom disruptions, and a school culture that seems stuck in survival mode. But here’s something that might surprise you: A new study of over 12,000 teachers found that one key […]

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Educational News Round Up, May 27, 2025

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Why School Lunch Lessons Might Be the Key to Better Mental Health

“Wait—you mean they still think healthy eating is just knowing what a vegetable is?” That was the stunned reaction of a school counselor sitting in on a ninth-grade health class. Students had just finished a lesson on food groups, calorie counts, and sugar content. The teacher quizzed them. The kids gave the right answers. But […]

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Why So Many Teens Aren’t Sleeping—And What Schools Can Do About It

You’ve probably heard it from a teenager before—shoulders slumped, eyes rimmed with fatigue: “I’m fine.” But here’s what “fine” actually looks like for many secondary school students: They’re staying up too late, wrestling with worries they can’t name, and walking into school every morning already exhausted. In a new study of over 600 students in […]

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Educational News Round Up, March 25, 2025

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Educational News Roundup, March 20, 2025

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