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Adults can support the positive mental health of adolescents
Published on April 14, 2013
Caring adults can help young people develop the resiliency needed to cope with life challenges. -
New resource helps young people learn how community violence affects their wellbeing
Published on April 7, 2013
Understanding the impacts of violence, along with ways to stay safe, are important strategies for youth. -
Preventing child abuse in communities
Published on April 6, 2013
National Child Abuse Prevention Month helps communities understand their important role. -
Address issues of bias and bullying at four levels
Published on March 24, 2013
A comprehensive approach to addressing bullying includes examining issues at four levels. -
Sequenced, active, focused and explicit programs contribute to kids’ social and emotional learning
Published on March 14, 2013
New Michigan State University Extension resource uses this approach to address and prevent bullying in out of school time settings. -
Adverse outcomes of bullying experiences extend into adulthood, for some
Published on March 8, 2013
Both those who carry out bullying behaviors and those who are targeted are at risk for long-lasting and serious health challenges. -
Help youth explore their roles for interrupting hurtful bullying
Published on March 5, 2013
Promote ways that young people can change from being passive bystanders, to positive allies if they witness bullying situations. -
Improvements in youth outcomes
Published on March 5, 2013
Recent data released shows an improvement in youth outcomes. -
Adults need to “do their own work” in order to effectively address issues of bullying
Published on February 25, 2013
Resource helps adults work effectively with youth to address issues of bullying, from Michigan State University Extension. -
Youth and mobile devices: Teaching responsibility
Published on February 20, 2013
According to national averages, youth now receive their first cell phone at age 12. A young person’s mobile device is often the center of their world – but too much time spent on that cell phone can often be detrimental.