Dear 16 Year Old Me
This short film features real Canadians and Americans whose lives have been touched by melanoma. These are not actors. An important lesson for youth...for us all! Please watch.
Talking to Teens about Suicide and Depression
How to protect your child from sad news about teen suicide? Don't
Teen Brain Less Discerning of Threat vs. Safety, More Vulnerable to Stress
Teen brains rely on early-maturing brain structures that process fear differently than adult brains, according to an NIMH-funded study. As a result, teens may have more difficulty than adults in differentiating between danger and safety, leading to more pervasive stress and anxiety.
Some People Have all the...
The world's luckiest man.
Recommended Item: Phoebe Prince Suicide: What can be Done About Bullying?
Five teens charged with bullying that contributed to the suicide of Phoebe Prince accepted plea deals this week, ending the long court-proceedings and offering Prince's family some closure. Excellent item including video of excerpts of testimony given by Phoebe's Mom.
ReachOut.com
ReachOut.com has just released a list of recommended YA fiction dealing with the serious issues that many teens today face. Their goal is to promote positive mental health and build awareness of Reachout.com as a resource for teen and young adult readers of popular YA ficton. It's an excellent resource for youth and professionals.
For Autistic Children, Brain Size is Bigger
Children with autism have slightly bigger brains than children without autism by age 2, research has shown. And a new study has found that, though the enlargement continues, the increased growth does not.
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