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Making the Most of Your Continuing Education Requirements February 19, 2021 . No Comments
Making the Most of Your CE Requirements If you currently work in mental health, you know the importance of continuing education. Learning about new research, therapy modalities, ethics, ... Read More
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College Student Mental Health in 2020 October 16, 2020 . 3 Comments
College Student Mental Health in 2020 Student mental health is being negatively impacted by the added stressors of 2020. College students face an ever-changing educational landscape due ... Read More
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A New Kind of Permission Slip September 27, 2019 . No Comments
It’s Back-To-School Week, and we are all settling into our new routines. Just after dinner last night, I hear my newly minted high school senior shout for me from her bedroom. “Mom, ... Read More
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How to Protect Transgender Kids from Bullying at School December 11, 2018 . 1 Comment
Transgender kids face alarming rates of bullying and abuse. GLSEN’s 2017 National School Climate Survey found 83.7% of trans and 69.9% of gender nonconforming (GNC) students experience ... Read More
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How to Tell If Your Child Is Ready for Kindergarten August 28, 2018 . 3 Comments
Of all the parenting decisions made by caring moms and dads, deciding when a child starts school may have one of the greatest impacts. Once your child identifies with a peer group, it can ... Read More
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Can Academic Success Improve Outcomes for Abused Children? March 28, 2018 . 1 Comment
Some research suggests children who are physically, emotionally, or sexually abused may be more likely to break the law as adults. Yet a new study in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence ... Read More
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High Rates of Depression and Anxiety Among Grad Students March 19, 2018 . 1 Comment
Nature Biotechnology has published new research on graduate student mental health. Rates of depression and anxiety among graduate students are over six times higher than rates in the general ... Read More
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Are You a Graduate Student? Feeling Stressed? Counseling Can Help! February 10, 2018 . 2 Comments
With greater access to treatment, more people find they can take on the monumental venture of earning a degree. Yet once they are in school, their risk of mental health problems increases. ... Read More
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Cultural Pride Can Boost Black Girls’ Confidence and School Engagement January 8, 2018 . No Comments
A strong sense of ethnic identity can improve black girls’ self-esteem and also promotes greater engagement at school, according to a paper published in Psychology in the Schools. Black ... Read More
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School Counseling 101: How to Become a School Counselor January 7, 2018 . 1 Comment
Do you have strong interpersonal skills and a passion for helping students navigate the world of education? If so, you could excel as a school counselor. School counselors provide resources ... Read More
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Working with ADHD: Practical Tips for Adjusting to the Workforce November 14, 2017 . 4 Comments
Even for individuals who do not have attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), the transition from an educational setting such as high school/college to the workforce can be difficult. With ... Read More
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Exclusion from School Linked to Poor Mental Health in Children September 13, 2017 . 2 Comments
Exclusion from school, such as through suspension or expulsion, is correlated with psychological distress and increased risk of long-term mental health issues, according to a study published ... Read More