Student Health
Helping Children Find Balance and Establish Healthy Digital Habits
While there are plenty of benefits when it comes to technology, there are also some risks involved. As a parent or caregiver, it’s essential to be able to… learn more
Substance Abuse and Mental Health National Helpline
SAMHSA's National Helpline, 1-800-662-4357 (HELP), TTY: 1-800-487-4889, is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance… learn more
American Academy of CPR & First Aid
Why is it important to learn CPR? Every year about 350,000 people suffer cardiac arrest i.e. their heart stops. Sudden cardiac death is the most common cause of… learn more
Inside The Teenage Brain
PBS' FRONTLINE chronicles how scientists are exploring the recesses of the brain and finding some new explanations for why adolescents behave the way they do. These discoveries could… learn more
Why Does High School Still Start So Early?
Research shows that unreasonable start times lead to chronic sleep deprivation in teens. This article looks at why are schools so slow to make changes and the movement… learn more
What Works: Acceptance, Safety, Challenge
In this Psychology Today article, Carl E Pickhardt reflects on what young people have reported in counseling about those teachers who seemed to work well for them. The… learn more
The Teenage Brain Explained
Being a teenager is hard. Especially when hormones play their part in wreaking havoc on the teenage body and brain. In this episode, Hank explains what is happening… learn more
How To Handle Disrespectful Students
Michael Linsin says one of the biggest classroom management mistakes teachers make is that they take disrespectful behavior personally. Better to simply and dispassionately follow your classroom management… learn more
Among teens, sleep deprivation an epidemic
When counseling teens, ask them how much sleep they are getting. Sleep deprivation increases the likelihood teens will suffer myriad negative consequences, including an inability to concentrate, poor… learn more
Preventing Self-harm in Teens: A Guide for Appropriate Intervention
Teens have the highest rate of self-harm among any age demographic, with approximately 17% of teens reporting at least one instance of self-harm in their lifetime. The average age… learn more
How Alcohol Affect the Brain
Since the program’s inception in 2003, Ask, Listen, Learn: Kids and Alcohol Don’t Mix has reached more than 140 million parents, teachers, and kids. During this time, conversations between parents… learn more
8 Pros and Cons of TikTok On Kids' Mental Health
TikTok is the hottest social media app of the day. One of the most prevalent concerns of parents is the effect it can potentially have on their children's… learn more
20 Apps To Combat Anxiety and Stress
Let’s face it, we’re all feeling a little bit anxious these days! While some people can take a quick moment and zen out, others need a bit of… learn more
Protecting Teen Mental Health
Learn about some of the factors impacting teen mental health and actions we can take to promote wellbeing. Depression, self-harm, and suicide rates have all been rising among adolescents and… learn more
Ask, Learn, Listen: Kids and Alcohol Don't Mix
Kids are most fascinated about how their brains and bodies work. With the importance of digital content in mind, we narrowed the program’s focus to the brain, what… learn more
Habits of Mind Primer: Cultivating Real Life Behaviors and Skills
Habits of mind are the critical life skills that students needs to be successful in school and life. Participants will learn practical strategies to help students at all… learn more
Fit: The Scoop on Sugar
Watch this video to learn about the added sugar in your food and drink. learn more