Young people face some tough challenges as they move from adolescence to adulthood. Violence, alcohol and drug use, teen sex, peer pressure, and family conflict are just a few of the issues confronting today's teenagers. Today's newsletter provides resources to help health care providers address some of these issues.
5. CATHOLIC AIDS ACTION Building Resilience in Children Affected by HIV/AIDS
The guide is designed to help parents, caregivers and teachers understand children who are caring for a sick parent or who have lost a parent.
6. AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION Youth Bullying
A panel of experts discusses bullying, its impact on young people, and how professionals can understand and address this issue.
7. MEDSCAPE Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Practice in a Public School Setting
This article discusses the unique role of the psychiatric-mental health CNS in providing behavioral services in the school system. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/451995
8. KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION National Survey of Adolescents and Young Adults: Sexual Health Knowledge, Attitudes and Experiences
The report examines what kinds of pressure young people face to be sexually active and how they handle the pressure; what they know about HIV/AIDS and STDs; what they know and how they feel about contraception and protection; and what sources inform and influence their decision making. http://www.kff.org/youthhivstds/3218-index.cfm
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