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Gun Violence and Youth in America

June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month, and with growing concerns about gun violence in America, it’s the perfect time to talk about firearm safety – and how to keep our teens and children safe. The alarming truth is, gun violence has become one of the...

The Hard Facts About College Alcohol Abuse and Substance Abuse

Substance Abuse, Youth

Unfortunately, drinking alcohol (and far too much of it) has become synonymous with the college experience. It’s the main attraction at Greek life parties. It’s a staple of tailgating and sporting events. It’s seen as the common denominator in the...

Five Things To Say to Your Child or Teen When They Can’t Stop Worrying

Mental Health, Youth

A recent report shows that 39% of middle school students and 53% of high school students in Virginia are “not able to stop or control worrying.” Do you think your child or teen might be experiencing excessive anxiety or worrying? Here’s what you can say to help. What...

Virginia Teens & Suicide

Suicide, Youth

In 2022, the annual Virginia school safety audit found that 13% of Virginia high school students (27,946 students in total) have seriously considered suicide in the last 12 months. What can you do, as a parent, do about this mental health crisis? Virginia High School...

Ask These 10 Questions To Check In With Your Child or Teen’s Mental Health

Mental Health, Youth

How often do you talk to your child about mental health? If you’re like most parents, probably not too often. Children are often left out of conversations about mental health. Sometimes it’s because adults think they’re too young to understand or that it’s not...

The Growing Youth Mental Health Crisis – Why Is It Happening and What Are We Doing?

Crisis, Mental Health, Youth

You might have heard that we’re in the midst of a youth mental health crisis, but what does that mean, exactly? New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was released in March 2022, and the numbers show that U.S. youth are experiencing high...

Gun Violence and Youth in America

The Hard Facts About College Alcohol Abuse and Substance Abuse

Five Things To Say to Your Child or Teen When They Can’t Stop Worrying

Virginia Teens & Suicide

Ask These 10 Questions To Check In With Your Child or Teen’s Mental Health

The Growing Youth Mental Health Crisis – Why Is It Happening and What Are We Doing?

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