Food and Drug Administration, 2020 As an educator, you can play an active role in fighting the teen vaping epidemic. FDA research suggests that when teachers talk about the health consequences of e-cigarettes and schools enforce anti-vaping policies, students may be...
Youth
Talking with Children: Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, April 2020 When children and youth watch news on TV about an infectious disease outbreak, read about it in the news, or overhear others discussing it, they can feel scared, confused, or anxious—as much as...
Raising Healthy Teens: Coronavirus Special Edition
Kent & South County Prevention Coalitions, March 2020 It’s hard to turn on the TV or radio these days without being bombarded by news about the coronavirus outbreak. The steady stream of information can be overwhelming, creating a very stressful environment,...
Substance Misuse Prevention for Young Adults
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, December 2019 This guide supports health care providers, systems, and communities seeking to prevent substance misuse among young adults. It describes relevant research findings, examines emerging and best...
SchoolSafety.gov
SchoolSafety.gov was created by the federal government to provide schools and districts with actionable recommendations to create a safe and supportive learning environment where students can thrive and grow. Click here to view the website.
Estimated Proportion of Adult Health Problems Attributable to Adverse Childhood Experiences and Implications for Prevention – 25 States, 2015-2017
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, November 2019 Adverse childhood experiences, such as violence victimization, substance misuse in the household, or witnessing intimate partner violence, have been linked to leading causes of adult morbidity and mortality....
Substance Use and Mental Health in Teens and Young Adults
Child Mind Institute, 2020 What if your teen or young adult is not only struggling with a substance use disorder, but also a mental health disorder, like depression or anxiety, at the same time? Formerly referred to as “dual diagnosis,” someone struggling with both a...
How You Can Help Protect Your Child After an Injury
East Bay Regional Coalition When your child is injured, there are a few things that can be done to minimize the risk associated if a pain medication is required.
Sidelined: A Parent’s Guide to Youth Injury and Pain Management
East Bay Prevention Regional Coalition Approximately 8.6 young people suffer an injury or have extensive medical procedures each year with many of them requiring some form of pain management. In the event that your child is prescribed an opioid pain medication for an...
2018 Rhode Island Student Survey Summary
BHDDH, RIDOH, RIDE, 2018 The Rhode Island Student Survey (RISS) is a collaboration among the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (RI BHDDH), the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), and the Rhode Island...