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As many schools across the country prepare for the start of the back-to-school season, it’s easy to get caught up in the chaos of school supply and classroom shopping, end-of-summer assignments, creating lesson plans, and meet-the-teacher nights. However, one of the most impactful steps you can take (as a parent or as a teacher) is […]
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Overall, teen substance abuse is on the decline, but that doesn’t mean that the problem is gone.[1] Alcohol is one of the most commonly used drugs among teenagers with nearly 60% having consumed alcohol in the past year, and marijuana/hashish is in second place with almost 35% of high school seniors using within the past
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Recognizing & Responding to Student Mental Health Issues: Part Two In the past decade, student mental health issues and mental illness have both become topics of concern and discussion in and outside of schools across the country. As discussed in the first part of this article series, being able to identify signs, symptoms, and risk
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The Bullying of LGBT Youth in Schools LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) youth are significantly more likely to experience bullying than non-LGBT students; in fact, the GSLEN National School Climate Survey revealed that around 85% of LGBT students reported experiencing at least some form of harassment within the last year.[1] The bullying of LGBT
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Recognizing & Responding to Student Mental Health Issues: Part One Mental health and mental illness are topics that are at the forefront of national discussion and current events. And, while most dialogues center on mental health in adults, mental health in children should not be overlooked. “In fact, research has now shown that most mental
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The Importance of Monitoring Prescription Drug Use for Your Child Doctors commonly treat pain caused by serious injuries or surgery with prescription medications known as opioids, a class of drug that works by interacting with opioid receptors located in the brain and nervous system to produce a sense of pleasure, reducing pain in the process.[1]
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