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Psychologists help students improve their mental and emotional health.

into well-rounded, mentally and emotionally healthy adults. They also should not be confused with developmental psychologists, who focus more on physical development than on mental and emotional health. Becoming a school psychologist isn’t easy. You’ll need not only the right educational qualifications but also certain character traits in order to succeed in your chosen field. If you’re not sure whether school psychology is the right field for you, start by assessing your gifts, talents, and soft skills to see whether you have, or are willing to develop, the character traits and abilities you’ll need as a school psychologist.

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School Psychology