More than 20% of students in the United States are suffering from a mental health disorder. Evidence shows that healthy emotions, in addition to affecting relationships and psychological well-being, are key factors in driving attention, memory, learning and decision-making. This means that learning to handle emotions well is especially critical during adolescence.
Social and emotional skills are increasingly being recognized as important for child development. These skills, which include competencies like self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, gratitude, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making, are believed to help students progress further in their education and may enhance personal, economic and social well-being in both youth and adulthood.
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More than 20% of students in the United States are suffering from a mental health disorder. Evidence shows that healthy emotions, in addition to affecting relationships and psychological well-being, are key factors in driving attention, memory, learning and decision-making. This means that learning to handle emotions well is especially critical during adolescence.
Social and emotional skills are increasingly being recognized as important for child development. These skills, which include competencies like self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, gratitude, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making, are believed to help students progress further in their education and may enhance personal, economic and social well-being in both youth and adulthood.
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