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Adolescent Mental Health: The School Nurse – Parent Connection

Posted on November 19, 2014

Adolescent mental health is critical to academic success. Mental health outcomes for adolescents are grounded in their social environments, including home and school. Building protective factors and minimizing risk factors is critical during this time.

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November 19, 2014

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The Benefits of the Online Parent Brief Screening for Adolescent Depression

Posted on November 19, 2014

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As school staff members work to educate students on the signs and symptoms of depression and suicidality, it is equally important to educate parents. One way to involve parents in the mental health of their teen is through an online mental health screening program.

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November 19, 2014

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Parental Validation and Teen Suicide Prevention

Posted on November 19, 2014

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A new study is highlighting a crucial link between family acceptance and teen suicide prevention. Researchers say teens who have attempted suicide or tried to hurt themselves are more likely to try again when they feel invalidated by parents or their friends.

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November 19, 2014

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Youth Suicide Prevention Legislation: What is Your State Doing?

Posted on November 10, 2014

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Suicide is a serious public health problem affecting millions around the globe. In the U.S., suicide rates have been steadily increasing over the past several years. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), in 2013, more Americans died by suicide than died in automobile accidents. Additionally, for every person who dies by suicide, more than 30 others will attempt to kill themselves.

Posted on
November 10, 2014

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Psoriasis and Depression: What’s the connection?

Posted on October 16, 2014

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You may not realize that psoriasis is more than just a “skin” thing. According to the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF), it’s the most common autoimmune disease in the country, affecting up to 7.5 million Americans. Psoriasis occurs when the immune system sends out faulty signals that speed up the growth cycle of skin cells. It causes the skin to appear as red, scaly patches that itch, crack and bleed. It’s not contagious, but because of its visible nature on the skin, people with psoriasis often face stigma and public discrimination.

Posted on
October 16, 2014

Anxiety is a Physical Reality

Posted on October 06, 2014

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More often than not, when I have an anxiety attack it’s the physical symptoms that first alert me to it. My heart feels like it’s pounding out of my chest, it feels difficult to catch a breath, and I have this unnerving feeling that I can do nothing to calm down. For me, my anxiety is very much a physical reality as well as a mental one, which is why our contradictory reactions to mental and physical illnesses as a society are so inconceivable to me.

Posted on
October 06, 2014

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