National School Board Association & American School Health Association
These two parallel resources are designed to help school boards and administrators enhance student learning by supporting a coordinated approach to health.
This guide describes the normal physical, cognitive, emotional, social, sexual, identity formation, and spiritual changes that happen during adolescence and how adults can promote healthy developme
This issue brief, from the Suicide Prevention Resource Center, examines the relationship between suicide and bullying among children and adolescents, with special attention to lesbian, gay, bisexua
These new guides from the American Academy of Pediatrics advise pediatricians to discuss with parents the online social media and interactive technology their children are using.
This report, published in the February 2011 issue of Psychological Bulletin, provides information on the relationship between media exposure to risk-glorifying behavior, such as risky driving, extr
This report, published in the February 2011 issue of Psychological Bulletin, provides information on the relationship between media exposure to risk-glorifying behavior, such as risky driving, extr
This brief by the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) provides background on the importance of focusing on adolescent health using a systems approach, which involves family
This fact sheet reviews 38 rigorously evaluated programs to identify what works to promote social skills among children and adolescents (such as getting along with others, expressing empathy to oth
In the winter 2010 issue of their newsletter, SAMHSA featured Circles of Care, a program that supports tribal communities in developing culturally appropriate strategies to address the behavioral a
Feeling stressed? If you or someone you know has been affected by a disaster and needs immediate assistance, please call this toll-free number for information, support, and counseling. You will be connected to the nearest crisis center.
When children, teens, and adults are dealing with the stress from crisis situations, talking may not be enough. These resources provide ideas about what to do you can do at home to help children, family members, and yourself cope.
