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With the recent passing of Jane Goodall, the world is reminded of the power of compassion, curiosity, and deep connection to other living beings.

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A groundbreaking review from NYU Langone Health, published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, highlights the alarming health risks posed by children’s exposure to chemicals used in plastic materials. 

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A new study by Carnegie Mellon University reveals that meditation apps, such as Calm and Headspace, are more than just a passing wellness trend—they deliver measurable mental and physical health benefits.

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Educators today confront challenges ranging from academic pressures to the complex traumas students bring to school. In a Harvard EdCast episode, Mathew Portell and Tyisha Noise, co-authors of Reducing Stress in Schools: Restoring Connection and Community, emphasise a crucial truth: the well-being of school staff is essential for building genuinely supportive, trauma-informed environments.

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School life comes with many concerns — from academics and group projects to extracurricular activities and even wider societal issues. 

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A groundbreaking global study of over 100,000 young people has revealed a strong link between early smartphone ownership and poorer mental health outcomes in adulthood. 

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For the first time in recorded history, the number of school-age children and adolescents living with obesity has exceeded those who are underweight, according to a recent report from UNICEF. 

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Technology plays an important role in school life — whether it is attending online lessons, completing research, or connecting with classmates. 

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A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Cambridge and Fudan University has unveiled significant findings regarding the impact of sleep on the cognitive abilities of adolescents. 

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A recent study from Florida Atlantic University (FAU) has shed light on the profound effects of cyberbullying on the mental health of adolescents, revealing that nearly 90% of teens have experienced some form of cyberbullying, which is significantly linked to trauma symptoms. This research emphasises the urgent need for awareness and intervention strategies to support youth facing online harassment. 

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Working as a School Psychologist is like coaching a diverse team. Parents often worry that their child is struggling to keep up with the “game” of school, and the psychologist, like a seasoned coach, understands that every player has unique strengths and challenges.

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For young children, big feelings can often feel overwhelming. A preschooler might burst into tears, shout in frustration, or withdraw in silence, not because they want to misbehave, but because they simply lack the language to explain what they are feeling.