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Identifying and Supporting Girls with Depression
By Stephanie Filio A recent Washington Post article grabbed the attention of educators by pointing out statistics that show a rising trend of depression in girls, and at alarmingly younger ages than before. One study showed that symptoms begin presenting … Continue reading
Perfectionism and Depression in Gifted Kids
By Myles Cooley, Ph.D., author of A Practical Guide to Mental Health & Learning Disorders for Every Educator: How to Recognize, Understand, and Help Challenged (and Challenging) Students Succeed (Revised & Updated Edition) Childhood depression has multiple causes. Genetics play … Continue reading
Teaching and Parenting Tips for Brain Awareness Week
By James J. Crist, Ph.D., CSAC, author of What to Do When You’re Scared & Worried, Mad: How to Deal with Your Anger and Get Respect, and coauthor of Siblings: You’re Stuck with Each Other, So Stick Together Brain Awareness … Continue reading
