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Avian Flu Information
Bullying
- The Newest Breed of Bully, the Cyberbully
Cyberbullying, using new communication technology to torment others, is taking humiliation to a frightening level. Hiding behind the anonymity of the Internet, cyberbullies are able to hurl threats, spread rumors, trash reputations, and damage fragile egos, usually without being caught. The incredible scope of the Internet means that a cyberbully can reach millions with the click of a mouse. Read complete article here:
www.pta.org/archive_article_details_1117639656218.html
- Take Action Against Bullying
Bullying is one of the most underrated and enduring problems in schools today and is a reality in the lives of all children, whether they are bullies, victims or witnesses. Teachers, students, support staff, parents and administrators need to work as a team to take action against bullying.
www.bullybeware.com/index.html
- School Bullying
In recent years, bullying in schools has gained considerable media attention with reports of high profile shootings in schools by students who subsequently report having been humiliated on a regular basis by their peers. Read the latest report here.
www.nyacyouth.org/nyac/spotbullying.html
- Steps to Respect:
Steps to Respect is a Bullying Prevention Program that presents lessons and teaches skills for making friends and handling bullies. The school staff learns how to handle bullying situations and coach students involved in bullying situations. The students learn how and when to report bullying and receive lessons through role-playing, literature lessons dealing with making friends, discussion sessions, and both small and large group activities that deal within the framework of respecting, caring, and responsible actions.
wik.ed.uiuc.edu/index.php/Steps_to_Respect
Childhood and Adolescent Obesity
Children's Mental Health
Flu Resources
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Flu Resources and Information
The CDC, working with the U.S. DOE, has prepared materials for educators to help reduce the impact of these diseases in schools. A poster, "Be A Germ Stopper," can be used in cafeterias, classrooms, and bathrooms. This poster and other helpful school resources are available on our website. Using the materials and links on this web site, educators, staff, and parents can help slow the spread of colds and flu.
www.cdc.gov/flu/school/index.htm
- Managing Stress: From the United Federation of Teachers
This "booklet" on the UFT web site has useful tips, exercises and information for dealing with stress effectively. Chapters include: the definition of stress, stress and schools, stress and students, ways to resolve stress, and other helpful topics.
www.uft.org/stress
- Stress Management Techniques
The MindTools website has a comprehensive Stress Management Technique section. The topics include keeping a "stress diary," managing stress by preparing for it, reducing stress through health and nutrition, and many more techniques and strategies. Go to:
www.mindtools.com
- National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
www.ncptsd.org/disasters/children
- Stress Reduction and Management
What stress reduction can help you do is balance your stress with more positive experiences to help you maintain a healthy mind and body. Research shows that practicing stress management is not merely about helping you live a more pleasant life. It also can help you live a longer one
www.intelihealth.com/Stress
- Resources from the National Mental Health Association
National Mental Health Association at 800-969-NMHA (6642)
www.nmha.org
- Emergency Preparedness
- Healthy Beverages Now the Law in California
California's Governor Davis has signed SB 677 (Ortiz) into law. Beginning July 1, 2004, only healthy beverages will be sold in elementary, middle and junior high schools. To read a summary of the provisions of the bill, go here: www.publichealthadvocacy.org/legislation2003.html
- Links Between Academic Performance and Progress and Student Health and Resilience
The following are 2 fact sheets reflecting information from a report by WestEd regarding links between academic performance and progress and student health and resilience.
- National Advisory Committee on Children and Terrorism
The National Advisory Committee on Children and Terrorism (NACCT) is to assess and provide recommendations for Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson regarding the preparedness of the health care system to respond to bioterrorism as it relates to children.
www.bt.cdc.gov/children/
- New Curriculum Focuses on Drug Prevention for Elementary Students
NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse) has introduced a curriculum designed for second- and third-graders called "Brain Power! The NIDA Junior Scientists Program." This curriculum focuses on the biological effects of drug use on the brain and the body.
www.nida.nih.gov/JSP/JSP.html
- New Interactive Youth Website from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
This web site, NIDA for Teens: The Science Behind Drug Abuse was created to educate adolescents ages 11 through 15 (as well as their parents and teachers) on the science behind drug abuse. NIDA enlisted the help of teens in developing the site to ensure that the content addresses appropriate questions and timely concerns and delivers science-based facts about how drugs affect the brain and body, so that kids will have the facts in order to help them make healthy decisions. Elements such as animated illustrations, quizzes, and games are used throughout the site to make learning fun through interaction.
teens.drugabuse.gov/
- With One Voice
The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy is proud to present the findings from our annual national survey of adults and teens. With One Voice 2003: Americas Adults and Teens Sound Off About Teen Pregnancy offers important insights for parents, program leaders, funders, policymakers, and the media about teen sex and pregnancy and about factors that influence teens' decisions about sex. For complete survey, downloading instructions and more, go to: www.teenpregnancy.org/
- Youth Suicide Prevention, Intervention & Postvention Guidelines: A Resource for School Personnel
A youth suicide has a lifetime effect on friends, family, and the entire community. Suicide is usually the result of a complex set of behaviors and circumstances. Using a combination of strategies, youth suicides can be prevented. www.maine.gov/suicide prevention
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