Truth Initiative, 2020 "With the coronavirus pandemic occurring at a time of record-high youth vaping in the United States, many, including the nation’s doctor, have raised concerns about whether e-cigarette use could make young people more susceptible to the virus....
Tools
The Real Cost of Vaping
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...
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...
COVID-19 Resources
Mental Health Association of Rhode Island, April 2020 Click here to view a list of COVID-19 resources gathered by the Mental Health Association of Rhode Island.
Prescription Inventory Card
East Bay Regional Coalition, March 2020 This tool is a medical inventory card.
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...
Reduce the Stigma Trifold Card
BH Link In an effort to reduce the stigma that results from language that shames or condescends, this card offers suggestions for language to use instead.
Safe Use of Medicines
National Institute on Aging, December 2018 Read this booklet for practical tips to make sure you are taking all your medicines the right way. Hear how other older adults practice medicine safety. Share this booklet with your family and friends. Pull it out now and...
Complete Application to be Deemed an Evidence-based Practice
Rhode Island Evidence-based Practice Workgroup, 2022 An evidence-based practice (EBP) is one that is based in research and shows evidence of effectiveness under a particular set of circumstances. The term “practice” is synonymous with “program, intervention or...