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Governance

Decolonizing School Psychology: Centering Indigenous Voices

Picture a classroom where every child feels valued, seen, and supported—a place where their cultural identity isn’t just acknowledged but celebrated. Now, imagine the opposite: a system where outdated norms ignore the lived realities of Indigenous students, contributing to cycles of inequity and exclusion. This isn’t just a hypothetical scenario; it’s the reality for many […]

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Mental health

How Schools Can Prioritize Mental Health

Imagine being the lifeline for hundreds of students but only having a few minutes each day to offer real support. This is the reality for many school-based mental health providers (SBMHPs)—a group of counselors, psychologists, and social workers who are the unsung heroes in tackling the youth mental health crisis in schools today. Who Are […]

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Bullying

Strong Friendships: Key to Fighting Bullying

What if the simplest way to shield your teen from bullying was as easy as encouraging them to make a new friend? (Yes, I know, sometimes easier said than done). The Study: How Friendships Affect Bullying and Mental Health Bullying in schools worries many parents and teachers. We know that when teens are bullied, they […]

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Policy

Project 2025 and the Future of Education

Well, here we are, looking at an incoming Trump administration. The best predictions we have so far for the policy implications for school mental health are the secretary’s (Linda McMahon) course and the 2025 Mandate for Leadership document from the Heritage Foundation, also known as Project 2025. Project 2025 proposes sweeping changes to education policy […]

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Mental health

Understanding Autism and Mental Health:

A New Approach to Tackling Anxiety and Depression in Adolescents Picture this: A teenager sits in a school counselor’s office, struggling with feelings they can’t quite put into words. For autistic adolescents, these emotions are often even more challenging to manage or understand. New research sheds light on this growing issue, exploring the mental health […]

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Neurodevelopmental

Autism on the Rise: How COVID-19 Disrupted Access to Treatment for Children

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is on the rise in the United States, with more children being diagnosed today than ever before. But while diagnoses are increasing, something troubling is happening: fewer children with autism are receiving the treatments they need, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study sheds light on the current […]

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Relationships

What Teens Want on the Screen

We live in a time when screens dominate nearly every aspect of our daily lives, and nowhere is this more evident than in the lives of today’s teens. While the rapid rise of screen-based media has created countless opportunities for entertainment, education, and connection, it’s also brought new challenges, particularly for mental health. Recent research […]

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Academics

Procrastination and Anxiety in the Classroom: What It Means for Your Child

Picture this: It’s the night before a big English exam, and your child is still scrolling through their phone, despite having weeks to prepare. This last-minute cramming leads to panic, frustration, and, ultimately, poor performance. But why does this cycle keep repeating, and how can we break it? Recent research reveals a deeper connection between […]

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Mental health

Why Mental Health Issues Keep Teachers Out of the Classroom Longer: What Parents and School Leaders Should Know

Teaching is more than just a job; it’s a calling, a mission to shape young minds and futures. But behind the dedication, teachers face immense pressures that take a serious toll on their mental health. In fact, recent research reveals a startling reality: teachers in the education sector experience longer sickness absences due to mental […]

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