Many young people are unaware that most e-cigarettes contain nicotine, a highly addictive chemical that can harm brain development.
The ABCs of STIs [Video]
With over 20 million new cases of sexually transmitted infections every year, it’s more important than ever that your students get the facts.
With over 20 million new cases of sexually transmitted infections every year, it’s more important than ever that your students get the facts.
Handling Bullies When You’re LGBTQ [Video]
Did you know that young people who identify as LGBTQ are at an increased risk for bullying?
Did you know that young people who identify as LGBTQ are at an increased risk for bullying?
Marijuana and CBD: The Inside Story [Video]
Navigating the terrain of fast-changing marijuana laws and the explosion of unregulated products like CBD can be daunting—and downright dangerous—for young people.
Navigating the terrain of fast-changing marijuana laws and the explosion of unregulated products like CBD can be daunting—and downright dangerous—for young people.
Vaping & Viruses: Your Lungs, Your Life [Video]
Vaping hurts your lungs and depresses your immune system---that combo may put you at higher risk for complications from viral infections of all kinds, including Covid-19.
Vaping hurts your lungs and depresses your immune system—that combo may put you at higher risk for complications from viral infections of all kinds, including Covid-19.
Understanding Social Anxiety [Video]
Viewers will understand how common social anxiety is, how it can cause teens to miss out on their lives, and where to go for help.
Viewers will understand how common social anxiety is, how it can cause teens to miss out on their lives, and where to go for help.
Teen Truth: An Inside Look at Body Image
— A look at how various influences affect how we feel about ourselves and each other. Teens discuss how these pressures changed their self-image and their lives. — — Transcript Provided by YouTube: 00:00 [Musica] 00:08 [Musica] 00:13 insomma virus ma i social media 01:44 [Musica] 01:57 [Musica] 02:11 [Musica] 02:29 whiting 02:48 [Musica] 02:49…
Stress: The Good, the Bad and the Healthy
— One-third of all teens feel some negative stress on a daily basis. But not all stress is bad. A young gymnast describes how a certain amount of stress helps him perform better. Peter Montminy, a child psychologist and wellness coach, explains how too little stress makes us bored and listless, whereas too much stress…
Coping with an Emotional Crisis
— Divorce, natural disasters, death of a loved one, terrorism, depression, navigating a difficult home life —these and other crises have a profound impact on the mental and physical health of young teens and create emotional trauma most are not equipped to deal with. — — Transcript Provided by YouTube: 00:00 right when it happened…
It’s Never Too Late: Stopping Teen Suicide
— Armed with the latest statistics and facts on teen suicide, this video and print program teaches viewers how to recognize and respond to the risks of teen suicide. Viewers will learn how feelings of rage, isolation and depression affect suicidal behavior and will understand the differences between normal “blues” and the symptoms of severe…
Dying is Not an Option: Thinking About Suicide
— Since the 1960s, the rate of suicide among adolescents has tripled. Suicide is now the second leading cause of death for those between 15 and 24. These shocking statistics make it clear that young people need help learning how to survive their hard times. — — Transcript Provided by YouTube: 00:00 I was in…
Social Skills for Life: Managing Strong Emotions
— Using a fast-paced, entertaining blend of short dramatic situations and animated cartoons, the program helps students deal with strong emotions. — — Transcript Provided by YouTube: 00:01 in this program you will see a troupe of 00:03 young actors on a stage set the actors 00:07 roleplay emotionally-charged scenarios 00:09 and model strategies for…
Sad, Angry, Lonely and Scared: The Masks of Depression
— Untreated, depression is the number one cause of suicide and is the most common mental illness in the United States. Depression in teenagers is often hidden and can be manifested by anger, irrational reactions, delinquent behavior, secretiveness, and poor grades. — — Transcript Provided by YouTube: 00:00 I felt like I could see this…
Coping with Disruptive Life Changes
— This program showcases the real stories of several teens who coped with major disruptions in their lives. One teen describes how her parents’ divorce caused her to rebel in school until, with the help of a school counselor, she rejected her gang-related friends and got her life back on track despite being pregnant. —…
Who Needs Therapy? Treating Psychological Problems
— This video answers many common questions that teens may have about mental health treatment. What is therapy? What kinds of therapy are available? How do I know if I need therapy? — — Transcript Provided by YouTube: 00:00 I was basically in a zombie I wouldn’t 00:03 do anything at all I will just…
Common Psychological Disorders of Adolescence
— This reassuring video focuses on several real teens who are struggling with some of the most common psychological problems that occur in adolescence: anxiety disorders, depression, eating disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and substance abuse disorder. — — Transcript Provided by YouTube: 00:00 the psychological part started a long 00:03 time before the…