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New York to ban student phone use during school day in 2025
New York will implement a statewide ban on student smartphone use during the school day starting in fall 2025, under a new law funded in the FY 2026 state budget. The policy, called a bell-to-bell ... more
The Role of Emotional and Spiritual Support in Overcoming Trauma
Life-altering events leave invisible footprints. Surviving violence, witnessing horrors, enduring neglect, or escaping accidents reshapes our internal landscape—weaving into our identity and affecting how we perceive safety and connection. Clinical therapy provides crucial tools for ... more
Mental health issues among kids: Robots could help detect issues
New research has shown that when it comes to child-sized robots, kids with mental health issues would be more inclined to tell them than humans and adults. This is a good sign for helping children ... more
State expanding mental health services for kids by making certification change
Parents searching for mental health help for kids have run into a long-standing problem in New York. There's a serious lack of it available. The coronavirus pandemic made the statewide shortage of mental health experts ... more
DAILY DEBRIEF: When are the ‘Winter Blues’ more than just seasonal sadness? (podcast)
Seasonal depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder or the "winter blues," is a subtype of depression or bipolar disorder that occurs and ends around the same time every year. The days are short, the ... more