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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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Bullying

When Control Turns Toxic: How Parental Pressure Fuels Teen Cyberbullying (and What Schools Can Do About It)

It started with a single text—a sarcastic comment that spiraled into a group chat pile-on. By the next morning, a 14-year-old girl was in tears, her phone flooded with messages from classmates mocking her outfit and calling her names. Her mom’s reaction? “Ignore it. You wouldn’t be so sensitive if you didn’t stay up so […]

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Technology

Smartphone Usage on School Psychologists’ Roles and Student Well-being

The discourse on children’s mental health has expanded to include the influence of digital devices, notably smartphones. School psychologists are now at the forefront, navigating this complex landscape to support students affected by the early introduction to smartphones. A vital narrative emerging today is the impact of smartphones before the age of 13, which has […]

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Mental health

Understanding SGK1: Unveiling the Link Between Childhood Trauma and Depression

In the intricate world of neuroscience and psychology, understanding the mechanisms behind mental health disorders is often a labyrinthine journey. However, recent advancements have shed light on the significant role played by a brain chemical called SGK1 in connecting childhood trauma to depression and suicidal behavior. This discovery offers a beacon of hope for new […]

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Bullying

Cyberbullying on Student Mental Health

The intersection of technology and psychology presents a myriad of challenges and opportunities, especially in school settings. Among these challenges, cyberbullying has emerged as a critical concern that affects the mental health and well-being of students globally. The linkage between online harassment and adverse psychological outcomes makes it a pressing issue for school psychologists to […]

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Academics

What Gifted Education Teaches Us About Every Child’s Mental Health

Picture a student who always finishes her assignments early, asks big questions, and lights up when she learns something new. Now picture that same student a few years later—quiet, anxious, maybe even underperforming. What happened? A new study from the University of the Basque Country may hold some answers. Researchers Leire Aperribai and colleagues examined […]

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Development

Why Outdoor Play Is a Hidden Superpower Against Student Burnout

A group of Chinese college students recently helped researchers prove something every teacher and parent has probably sensed: the outdoors heals more than we think. In a 2025 Frontiers in Psychology study, students who regularly took part in outdoor sports—anything from hiking to team games—reported far lower learning burnout than those who stayed indoors But […]

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Academics

Chronic Absenteeism Is Still Sky-High — And It’s Holding Our Kids Back

Why schools are struggling with student attendance, what the data really shows, and what we can do next The numbers are staggering. During the 2021–22 school year, nearly one in three students in the United States was chronically absent — meaning they missed 10% or more of school days. That’s about 18 days a year. […]

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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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