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New State of Mind: Youth Mental Health Guide

WEBYoung Americans are more stressed out than ever, and nearly half of Gen Z says they aren’t doing enough to manage stress.Young people could use some mental …

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11 Facts About Mental Health

WEB1 in 5 young people (age 13-18) has or will develop a mental illness in their lifetime.^ ["Mental Health Facts: Children and Teens." National Alliance on Mental Illness, 2017. …

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THE 8 “CERTIFIED BESTIES” SUPPORTING THEIR FRIEND’S MENTAL …

WEBWhat does it mean to be a Certified Bestie? Well, only these young mental health advocates can tell you! DoSomething launched Certified Bestie in June 2023, and we …

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11 Facts About the Mental Health of Senior Citizens

WEBResearchers at the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center in Chicago found that for healthy seniors with intact memory (average age was 80), the risk of becoming disabled fell 7% …

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11 Facts About Sexual Health in Teens in the US

WEBHealthline. Accessed March 10, 2015. .] Among sexually experienced teens, 70% of females and 56% of males report that their first sexual experience was with a steady …

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12 Times Famous Men Got Real About Mental Health

WEB2. Michael Phelps. Olympic swimmer. “I remember sitting in my room for four or five days not wanting to be alive, not talking to anybody. That was a struggle for me …

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11 Facts About Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD)

WEBObsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental anxiety disorder which produces repeated thoughts or images about many different things, such as fear of germs, dirt, or …

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11 Facts About Cancer

WEBAccessed January 31, 2020.] Tobacco use is the largest preventable cause of cancer. Smoking tobacco accounts for 30% of all cancer deaths and 80% of all lung …

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11 Facts About the Mental Health of Our Troops

WEBJoin a new generation of social activists and civic leaders taking action on the issues of equity and justice, climate and sustainability, and safety and wellbeing. Get involved, …

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Explore The Social Causes That Matter to You Most

WEBCreating a more equitable and just world is within our reach. DoSomething members are leading the charge to create more economic opportunity, advance racial justice, promote …

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Fueling Young People to Change the World DoSomething.org

WEBDoSomething is the leading hub for youth-centered activism and service. We educate and equip young people to create the future they want to see – one built around equity & …

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11 Facts About Body Image

WEBAfter you learn something, Do Something! Find out how to take action here. "Body image" is the way that someone perceives their body and assumes that others perceive them. …

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11 Facts About Fitness

WEBAccessed April 29, 2014.] The only exercise you should hold your breath for is underwater swimming.^ [Fitness Health Zone. "40 Facts about Fitness." Visual.ly. …

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11 Stories From Seniors That Will Inspire You

WEBMore than 50% of older Americans (ages 60+) say they feel lonely, and a quarter of older Americans are socially isolated, which can negatively affect their …

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11 Facts About Teens And Drug Use

WEBThe United States represents 5% of the world's population and 75% of prescription drugs taken. 60% of teens who abuse prescription drugs get them free from friends and …

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Why COVID-19 Has Hit Black, Indigenous, and People of Color …

WEBCOVID-19 has hit Black communities, people of color, and low-income families the hardest, both in terms of health and finances. Black and Latinx Americans are twice as likely to …

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