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The Bleakness of the Bullied

"I too, was bullied as a child.  And I, too considered taking my life.  I was 8 years old."  Read item.

Looking Back

The 45 most Powerful Images of 2011

Facebook's New Suicide Prevention Tool Has Both Fans and Critics

The social networking site which supplanted MySpace as the most popular in the world, Facebook, has launched a new suicide prevention tool.

Led by the Children Who Knew!

The twin boys were identical in every way but one.  Wyatt was a girl to the core, and now lives as one, with the help of a brave, loving family and a path-breaking doctors care.  Read Item.

Autism and Blinking Examined in New Study

Eyes may be the ket to the soul, but the act of opening and closing them - and the rate at which children do it - may provide clues to the mind.  According to a new study, "blinking patterns"  might contain new insights into how children with autism think.

The Chief Public Health Officer's Report on the State of Public Health in Canada, 2011

This federal report presents a demographic profile of youth and young adults, and looks at the current physical and mental health status of the population.  It provides details of health risk behaviours, including risky sexual behaviours and substance use and abuse.  It also looks at socio-economic determinants of health and their relationship with health status and well-being.

Cyber Bullying

"The night I heard my 16 year old tough guy sobbing..."

Thanks to Madison Goodacre For this Link

The Internet, mobile phones and other digital media provide children and young people with many educational and social benefits - and also with risks.  For most children, online activity does not lead to harm.  but the increased risk of sexual abuse, exploitation and other forms of harm in both online and offline settings demands a coordinated response by governments, parents, professionals, business and young themselves.
UNICEF's report, Child Safety Online: Global Challenges and Strategies, reviews global evidence and practice, and answers questions "What are the risks to children online?" and "what are the most effective responses to make them safer?"  The report exposes myths and provides evidence to equip policymakers, professionals, families and business to respond.