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Stressed Out?

Stress is a part of every teen’s life, even more so during intense challenges such as a pandemic, racial discrimination, and life transitions. However, uncontrolled stress can cause serious health problems and increase the risk that students may use drugs to attempt to deal with stressors, including mental health issues and trauma. Use these materials to help students understand how stress affects their body, and learn healthy ways to cope with pressure.

Cannabis: The Facts You Need to Know

This lesson plan will discuss with many states legalizing the use of cannabis for adults 21 and over, teens may have questions about whether the drug is safe. Teen brains are still developing, and so are particularly vulnerable to negative health effects of cannabis, such as memory problems and addiction. You can help your students make healthy choices by sharing the

Positive Learning Toolkit

This toolkit aims to address the daily realities of adolescents and young people living with HIV while they are navigating issues, as well as supporting national education sectors to fulfil the needs and rights of all learners living with and are affected by HIV. 

Pronoun guide

This guide is created to help anyone learn how to use people’s correct pronouns. Everyone in a school community should engage
in learning, educating, and advocating for the inclusive use of pronouns for all.