The Decline of Teenage Social Skills
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March 27, 2023
Self-harm, also known as Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI), is a serious public health concern for teens and young adults.
March 21, 2023
This six-point framework represents the key areas that districts should focus on in the next five years when reinventing student mental health.
February 27, 2023
Eating Disorders Awareness Week is the ideal time for school districts to use their considerable reach to educate staff, students, and parents about offering students help with eating disorders.
February 20, 2023
The rise of digital media is one factor contributing to the worsening of kids’ mental health, a relationship we can’t ignore. How does technology and social media affect mental health?
February 13, 2023
Even before the pandemic, educators noted a rise in aggressive, and even violent student behavior.
February 6, 2023
The function of human sleep has puzzled scientists for a long time, yet slowly but surely, they are putting the pieces together as data mounts about the effects of sleep deprivation on mental health.
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