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Family Connectedness is Key to Children’s Mental Health

May 27, 2021 By: StopBullying.gov Ed Board,

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Parents and caregivers can take steps every day to strengthen connections with their children and to support those struggling with

A teenage girl sits on the edge of a bed resting her head in her hands as she looks off. Her expression conveys worry, sadness, and thoughtfulness.

Take Steps for Your Family's Behavioral Health

Jun 30, 2020 By: StopBullying.gov Ed Board,

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Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations.

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Help Children Stay Healthy While Social Distancing

Apr 22, 2020 By: StopBullying.gov Ed Board,

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During this time of social distancing, parents and caregivers play an important role in helping children stay healthy.

A young boy carrying a basketball is high-fiving an adult male carrying a clipboard on an outdoor basketball court.

Mentoring Youth Helps Prevent Bullying

Apr 14, 2020 By: StopBullying.gov Ed Board,

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Mentors are dependable adults that can help youth build trust, form healthy relationships, and learn positive behaviors.

Bullying Prevention: An International Cause

Nov 04, 2019

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Create a Long-Term Strategy to Prevent or Address Bullying

Oct 25, 2019 By: StopBullying.gov Ed Board,

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Effects of Bullying on Mental Health

Oct 25, 2019 By: StopBullying.gov Ed Board,

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Integrating Bullying Assessment into Health Care Visits

Oct 25, 2019 By: StopBullying.gov Ed Board,

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Can Kindness Overcome Bullying?

Jul 26, 2017 By: Susan Swearer, Professor with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and Co-Director of the Bullying Research Network and Steffie Rapp, Juvenile Justice Specialist, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, and StopBullying.gov Ed Board member

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While being kind might sound easy, it is complex.

Making Bullying Prevention Part of the Medical Profession’s DNA

Jul 22, 2015 By: Joseph L. Wright, MD, MPH, Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Howard University College of Medicine and Erin Reiney, MPH, CHES, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and former StopBullying.gov Ed Board member

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As a pediatric emergency medicine physician, seeing sick and injured kids in and out of your emergency department can be difficult, but a part of the job.