The Decline of Teenage Social Skills
Strong social connections aren’t simply a nice thing to have. They contribute to well-being and to a full and meaningful life.
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October 10, 2023
As a provider of mental health services in schools, Effective School Solutions’ clinicians see firsthand the challenges students face on a daily basis (listen to our recent podcast to learn more).
October 5, 2023
At a juncture in almost every student’s life, typically during the middle school years, the topic of “mentorship” will come to the forefront.
September 14, 2023
Most experts agree that the underlying causes of this increased suicidality aren’t well understood, and there are likely a number of factors affecting different populations and individuals.
August 31, 2023
Despite considerable handwringing about the fate of technology-obsessed young people, it is important to recognize that the picture is more nuanced.
August 14, 2023
Among all the profound transitions in childhood, one stands out as particularly influential on a child’s life: the pivotal leap from elementary school to middle school.
June 20, 2023
Mental health in schools is a domain where the capture of progress monitoring data has traditionally lagged, with qualitative descriptions of student progress being more common than quantitative measures.
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