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Academics

Why Kids Prefer Robot Teachers Over Humans

Did you know that in a study involving 5- to 8-year-olds, children often chose a robot over a human instructor for learning tasks? This preference might just change how we view technology in learning environments. But wait—there’s more. Kids gazed more at the robot instructor and referenced the research assistant more frequently when interacting with […]

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Neurodevelopmental

Nuanced Approaches in ADHD, Eating Disorders, and Psychometrics

Profiles Within ADHD and Hidden Internalizing Challenges This week, psychological assessment research shed light on the complex interplay between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and co-occurring internalizing psychopathologies among adults. A recent study using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-3 (MMPI-3) examined clinical profiles across groups, including ADHD alone, ADHD combined with internalizing disorders like anxiety or depression, […]

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Neurodevelopmental

Monitoring Mental Health through Physical Health

Did you know? Autistic young adults are nearly three times more likely to have diabetes than their non-autistic peers! This eye-opening discovery urges school psychologists and educators to rethink how they monitor and support autistic children’s health in schools. As school is often the first place where health issues are detected, this has big implications […]

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Mental health

Understanding the Link Between Loneliness and Learning

Recent findings are shedding light on how loneliness, a seemingly simple emotional state, can impact cognitive performance and learning in children and adolescents. Loneliness and Cognitive Performance A recent study has found that while loneliness may subtly affect how well older adults remember, it doesn’t directly accelerate cognitive decline as previously thought. Instead, loneliness affects […]

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Mental health

School Allies: Protecting LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health

LGBTQ+ youth are five times more likely to contemplate or attempt suicide compared to their heterosexual peers. Surprised? You’re not alone. This shocking reality highlights an urgent question: How can schools help make a life-saving difference? New research shows they can — with the right strategies. Understanding the Risks School can be challenging for any […]

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Mental health

Is Nasal Spray Addiction Real? What School Psychologists Need to Know

In a world where students are increasingly labeled with behavioral and psychological concerns, the question of what counts as an “addiction” is more important than ever. A recent commentary in the Journal of Behavioral Addictions challenges the idea that overusing nasal spray should be classified as a true addiction, raising important implications for how school […]

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Academics

How Kids Learn to Read: The Science Behind It

What if I told you that something as simple as learning letter sounds could light up your child’s brain like a New Year’s firework display? Through the lens of powerful new brain imaging techniques, researchers are revealing that when children connect letters to their corresponding sounds, multiple brain networks fire together, building the foundation for […]

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News

Shaping Youth Well-Being: Peers, Measurement, and School-Based Care

This week, we linger on smoking, teenage health literacy, and sleeping patterns. Influence of Friends on Adolescent Smoking Trajectories The social world of adolescents is a powerful arena for shaping health behaviors, as highlighted by recent research on smoking initiation and frequency. This longitudinal study tracked U.S. teens from ages 13 to 17, examining how […]

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Mental health

Mental Health Superheroes: Child Psychology Breakthroughs

Did you know that 13% of school-age children in the U.S. suffer from diagnosed anxiety disorders, yet nearly 80% of those kids receive no treatment at all? This unsettling reality demands our immediate attention and action to transform the way we support our children’s mental health in school settings. The Battle with Self-Regulation Ever wonder […]

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