Mental Health Awareness Month
National Anxiety and Depression Awareness Week
Anxiety is the most common mental health issue among teens, but it is under diagnosed. Left untreated, it can severely diminish productivity and a person's lifestyle. Educating students and parents about anxiety is a great way to get students and parents thinking about the difference between normal and overwhelming anxiety. Also, I have included resources for school counselors as we need to be able to identify when students are exhibiting fears that are impacting his or her ability to function in school.
Resources
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
Anxiety Fact sheet for Adolescents and Teens
Worry Wise Kids Accommodations for Anxious Students
Students and Anxiety: The Role of the School Counselor
Resources and Training for School Counselors
Top Anxiety Blogs
Global Youth Traffic Safety Month
The goal of this month long campaign, sponsored by NOYS, is to raise awareness about youth safety issues during spring & summer events like prom, graduation, and summer driving. According to researchers, May through July are the deadliest months for traffic accidents by teens.
Activities
NOYS Twitter Chat
May 2nd @ 1pm EST
Teen Driving Summit - October 17, 2016
NOYS Action Guide
Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month
Many teens still think that teen pregnancy cannot happen to them so the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month helps them think before they get in the moment.
Get Involved - if you only have 5 minutes you can get involved in preventing teen pregnancy.
Webinars
Adolescent Development
Podcasts
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