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Mental health

What Actually Works for School-Based Anxiety Interventions?

Anxiety in school settings is more than just a fleeting challenge—it can seriously impact school attendance, academic performance, and overall well-being. Recent research shows that targeted, evidence-based interventions can make a meaningful difference. In this post, we break down what the latest research finds about effective school-based interventions for anxiety, with a focus on practical […]

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Mental health

When Parents Burn Out, Kids Feel It

At 8:17 a.m., a second grader melts down over a broken pencil. By lunchtime, a middle schooler snaps at a teacher for asking them to redo an assignment. By dismissal, a kindergartener refuses to get on the bus. We often call these “behavior problems.” But what if part of the story is happening at home—long […]

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Mental health

The Silent Crisis Walking Our School Halls

A middle school counselor recently told me about a sixth grader who burst into tears during homeroom because her “brain felt too full.” No bullying, no family crisis, no dramatic event. Just life. School, sports, social media, friendships—all piling up until something snapped. If that stopped you for a second, good. Because this moment captures […]

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Mental health

Stress, Children’s Memory, and Educational Performance

There’s been an increasing focus on the impact of stress on children’s memory and overall educational performance. The connection between stressful environments and cognitive impairments is well-documented, and school psychology plays a crucial role in addressing these challenges. The Relationship Between Stress and Memory Stress can profoundly impact children’s cognitive functions, particularly their memory. Studies […]

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Safety

When Teacher Stress Becomes a Public Health Emergency

A teacher steps into her classroom to find a crumpled note on her desk: “You should quit.”Not from a student—this time, from a parent. She’s not alone. According to a national study of over 9,000 teachers, 43% say they plan to quit and one in four intends to transfer schools. The reasons? Stress. Anxiety. And […]

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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

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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News

Education News Round Up, October 8, 2025

A light week, as distractions abound. Here’s what’s in the research. And here’s what’s in the news. The Future of Kids and Technology The article addresses the anxiety among parents, such as Julia Wise, about preparing children for a future dominated by artificial intelligence, where traditional educational and career paths may become obsolete. It highlights […]

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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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Academics

Suprise? Teachers Are the Essential for Kids’ Mental Health

Here’s a fact that stops you in your tracks: youth unemployment worldwide is more than twice the adult rate That might sound like a problem for college graduates, but the truth is, the seeds of this crisis are planted much earlier—in middle and high school classrooms where kids wrestle with stress, identity, and their sense […]

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