How Schools Can Support the Mental Health of Teenage Girls

How Schools Can Support the Mental Health of Teenage Girls

Recent data indicates a significant increase in persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness among teenage girls. These challenges can have far-reaching consequences, affecting not only academic performance but also the overall quality of life for young girls....
Teenagers and Social Media: A Mental Health Expert’s Perspective

Teenagers and Social Media: A Mental Health Expert’s Perspective

Social media is an integral part of life for today’s teens. Online interactions and social media platforms offer teens avenues for self-expression, connection, and information sharing. However, the extensive use of social media – especially video- and image-oriented...
Ghost Guns and Teenagers: What Schools Need to Know

Ghost Guns and Teenagers: What Schools Need to Know

Teenage gun ownership remains a concerning issue for schools. The emergence of ghost guns deepened that concern. According to NPR, ghost guns are personally assembled and untraceable. The “buy build shoot” kits can be ordered online or 3D printed. Some...
Online Safety on School Computers

Online Safety on School Computers

From nationwide threats of on-campus violence to tragic school shootings, school safety is a primary concern for parents, administrators, and educators. However, the need for school safety doesn’t stop at the campus or classroom. Online safety is essential to a safe...
Sextortion on Social Networking Apps: What Schools Need to Know

Sextortion on Social Networking Apps: What Schools Need to Know

Over the course of the pandemic, teenagers’ use of social networking apps increased exponentially. According to Common Sense Media, “media use by 8- to 18-year-olds has grown faster during the two years of the pandemic than it had over the four years before the...
Student Mental Health Declines Over Summer Break: How Educational Technology Can Help

Student Mental Health Declines Over Summer Break: How Educational Technology Can Help

The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on student mental health, exacerbating existing challenges and introducing new ones. Children faced disruptions in their daily routines, isolation from peers, and the abrupt shift to remote learning. All of these changes...