Edutopia – Heather Tracy
“There are many benefits to teaching psychology in high school—so many that I daresay it should be a required subject. As the Office of Adolescent Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports, mental health statistics related to teen anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation continue to worsen. Studying psychology could help promote many of the social and emotional learning (SEL) skills that are crucial to students’ academic achievement and mental health.” (more)