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WEBHealth and Wellness Programs. These programs develop young people’s capacity to engage in positive behaviors to nurture their well-being, set personal goals and grow into …

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Getting Help for Your Child’s Mental Health: 19 Resources for …

WEBTalking with kids and teens about mental health is important. Having a safe, judgement-free environment where they feel comfortable discussing their feelings can …

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What is a Mental Health Day for Kids

WEBLeading up to children's Mental Health Awareness Month in May, we explored how mental health days for kids can support their well-being and foster …

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Impact of Mentoring on Youth: Why Every Kid Needs a Mentor

WEBAt Boys & Girls Clubs, we strive to be a system of support and acceptance while providing our teens with a place they can explore. Where they feel comfortable …

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Kids & Mental Health

WEBOver the past decade, mental health issues among young people have been steadily increasing. The pandemic only exacerbated these numbers. In 2021, 4 in 10 teens …

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Mental Health & COVID-19: What Parents and Caregivers Should …

WEBMental health effects during a global pandemic are very important to monitor, especially in children. Although it has been estimated that youth and young adults have …

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Club Teens Celebrate College Signing Day

WEBCelebrating young people achieving this significant milestone. Club Teens Celebrate College Signing Day

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The State of Youth Mental Health

WEBMany young people worry about going to a parent or adult to share what’s on their mind, especially when it’s around mental health concerns. In fact, Boys & Girls …

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54-59 Feat-Cover Story

WEB54-59 Feat-Cover Story. Web MD.co M54SEPTEMBER 2014 55. By Matt McMillen. Throughout his long and impressive career, the award- winning Denzel Washington. has …

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Teen Health Week

WEBBoys & Girls Clubs of America. April 1, 2019. The first week of April, health advocates around the country use this time to raise awareness of the unique health …

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Effects of Social Media on Teens: Understanding the Headlines

WEBAugust 2, 2022. Social media plays a powerful role in connecting with others, getting information and expressing ourselves. But over the past year, the impact of social …

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Solving for Food Insecurity in America’s Youth: How Clubs Fill the …

WEBOne Club’s partnership with local farmers helped get healthy and fresh produce options to local families.; Many of these services and meal programs were so …

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Emotional Check-Ins for Kids: 5 Ideas for Discussing Feelings

WEBEmotional check-ins help kids learn when to use coping mechanisms for managing intense emotions. Healthy coping strategies might include deep breathing, …

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The Importance of Goal-Setting for Teens

WEBFor teens, learning how to set goals has many benefits, such as: achieving the desired end result (the ultimate goal of any goal!) increasing self-confidence …

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Digital Distortion: How Filters are Changing the Way Girls See

WEBIn recent years, plastic surgeons have noted a disturbing increase in the number of patients seeking changes to their appearance specifically to look more like …

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Maytag Brand’s Feel Good Fridge Positively Impacts Chicago’s Youth

WEBHere are some other ways nutrition impacts youth: Physical Growth: Low amounts of protein can prevent bones from growing longer; a lack of essential minerals …

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