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fromPsychology Today
12 hours ago

Making a Meaningful Contribution Boosts Mental Health

The Contribution Project, led by Cornell psychologist Anthony Burrow, randomly selected more than 1,200 high school and college students to receive $400 to add value for themselves or for their communities. The funds came with no strings attached-students could decide to use the money however they wished. Eight weeks after receiving the funds, participants scored significantly higher than non-recipients on multiple psychological measures, including sense of belonging, well-being, sense of purpose, and feeling useful.
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Education
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How to Stop Last Year's School Problems From Happening Again

Small, steady steps and planned supports help children sustainably improve social and behavioral school skills; social missteps can be as damaging as rule-breaking.
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fromCbsnews
3 months ago

Young children diagnosed with ADHD are often prescribed medication too quickly, study finds

Many preschool-aged children with ADHD receive stimulant medication quickly, often within 30 days, despite guidelines favoring behavioral interventions first.
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