This report addresses that suicide is a public health issue. Media and online coverage of suicide should be informed by using best practices. Some suicide deaths may be newsworthy. However, the way media cover suicide can influence behavior negatively by contributing to contagion or positively by...
This fact sheet shows the effectiveness of school health programs and connectedness strategies in reducing negative health behaviors among youth.
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...
This teaching guide discusses when taken as prescribed, prescription stimulants can safely and effectively treat ADHD. However, misusing them has serious health risks, including addiction. In this lesson, developed in partnership with Scholastic, students read the article “What You Need to Know...
This Advisory offers recommendations for supporting the mental health of children, adolescents, and young adults. While many of these recommendations apply to individuals, the reality is that people have widely varying degrees of control over their circumstances. As a result, not all recommendations...
This report examines the experiences of Black LGBTQ students with regards to the indicators of a negative school climate and how this impacts academic achievement, educational aspirations, and psychological well-being.
This board provides resources for educators working in our nation’s schools to promote healthy behaviors and connects youth to credible health services.
In 2023 alone, over 600 anti-LGBTQ bills have been passed, in some cases making it harder for teachers and allies to signal their support for their LGBTQ students.
This guide to suggests a few tips on how to let LGBTQ young people know that someone is a safe person to turn to.
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...
This toolkit aims to address the daily realities of adolescents and young people living with HIV as 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.