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Warning Signs
Of Youth Violence

Violence. It's the act of purposefully hurting someone. And it's a major issue facing today's young adults. One in 12 high schoolers is threatened or injured with a weapon each year.

Resilience Guide
For Parents & Teachers

We tend to idealize childhood as a carefree time, but youth alone offers no shield against the emotional hurts and traumas many children face. Children can be asked to deal with problems ranging from adapting to a new classroom to bullying by classmates or even abuse at home.

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Rebuilding Communities in Mind and Body

Communication Tips for Parents

Mind/Body Health: The Effects of Traumatic Stress

Even if you did not suffer bodily harm in the recent hurricanes, traumatic stress such as being affected by the hurricane emotionally can have physical effects as well.

Mind/Body Health:Stress

We’ve probably all felt stress. Sometimes it’s brief and highly situational, like being in heavy traffic. Other times, it’s more persistent and complex—relationship problems, an ailing family member, a spouse’s death. Test Your Stress Smarts

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