Tag: Melissa Maras
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The Academic Minute for 2018.06.25-06.29 – UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI WEEK
Academic Minute from 6.25 – 6.29 Monday, June 25th Steve Ball – University of Missouri More Activity During Recess Dr. Steve Ball has devoted his education and career to study the prevention and treatment of obesity. His “MyActivity Pyramid for Kids” program, which helps children develop exercise habits, is currently used in 46 states.…
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Melissa Maras, University of Missouri – Mental Health Support for Students
We need a better way to determine which students need mental health screenings. Melissa Maras, research consultant in the MU Assessment Resource Center at the University of Missouri, delves into a possible solution. Melissa Maras received her M.A. and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Miami University. She partners with schools and communities to promote effective…
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University of Missouri Week on The Academic Minute (2018.06.25)
University of Missouri on The Academic Minute 2018.06.25 Monday, June 25th Steve Ball of the University of Missouri looks into how to get kids more physical activity during recess. Tuesday, June 26th Melissa Maras of the University of Missouri discusses mental health screenings for students. Wednesday, June 27th Benton Kidd of the University of Missouri…