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Oct
08
0 comments Tags: consumer health, Educational resources, family health
Did you know CDC Healthy Schools has a website just for kids? Check out the BAM! Body and Mind website, with cool health info including an original web comic series! The BAM! Body and Mind website is for tweens (kids 9–12 years old), their parents, and their teachers. BAM! has information on health topics such as how… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, Health Information Literacy, Websites
Oct
03
0 comments Tags: Educational resources, smoking, teens, toolkit
The American Lung Association produced a guide for adults to talk to teens about vaping. The guide, “The Vape Talk,” includes a downloadable discussion guide, video, and information about e-cigarettes. For those interested in quitting, SmokeFree.gov provides tools to build a personalized cessation plan.
Posted in: Children and Teens, Substance Addiction and Misuse
Sep
05
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According to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) 58.0 percent of full-time college students ages 18–22 drank alcohol in the past month, compared with 48.2 percent of other persons of the same age (College Drinking, Prevalence). The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism at the NIH has long been recognized… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens
Aug
21
0 comments Tags: children and teen health, consumer health, spanish language resources
August signals back to school season for many families and communities! While finding books and supplies may be at the top of people’s checklists, health should be a leading priority as well. LatinX and Spanish speaking families may encounter difficulties finding materials to learn more about health topics or discuss them with teachers, healthcare providers,… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, General
Aug
13
0 comments Tags: education, Educational resources, toolkit
Noisy Planet is pleased to offer a Teacher Toolkit, an easy-to-use online resource to help educators teach children in grades 2 through 6 about the causes and prevention of noise-induced hearing loss. The science-based classroom presentation explains what sound is, how sound travels through the ear, how loud sounds can damage hearing over time, and… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens
Aug
13
0 comments Tags: teen health, teens, toolkit
Raising awareness by sharing information and starting conversations about mental health is key in reducing stigma and increasing the likelihood that teens will seek mental health care when they need it. NAMI created Say it Out Loud toolkit to get teens talking about mental health. Say it Out Loud gives adults the tools they need… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, Mental Health
Jul
17
0 comments Tags: consumer health, immigrant health
Immigrant health was briefly mentioned during the opening session of the NAHN Conference, and along with nurses, librarians are a group concerned with how to best support this population. For those interested in how libraries can help support this population, here are a few resources to share: REFORMA Children in Crisis Project – https://www.facebook.com/REFORMAChildreninCrisis/ CDC Immigrant… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, General
Jul
09
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The NNLM webinar series, PNR Rendezvous, has a free webinar focusing on vaccine information. When: Wednesday, August 21 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PT (please adjust to your time zone) Session Title: Libraries Connecting Communities to Vaccine Information & Resources With vaccines being in the headlines recently, it is likely many of your library patrons… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, Health Information Literacy, Public Health, Public Library, Webinars
Jul
09
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The number of states legalizing the use of marijuana is slowly growing, whether for medical and/or recreational use. Marijuana use among all adult age groups, both sexes, and pregnant women is increasing as well. At the same time, the perception of how harmful marijuana use can be is declining. SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, Health Information Literacy, Substance Addiction and Misuse, Websites
Jun
19
0 comments Tags: Financial Aid, health professions, LGBTQIA+, Students
Pride Month is in full swing as well as summer vacation, which brings relaxation, road trips, and for many, prepping for the school season to come! For those working with or providing resources to LGBTQIA+ students, find financial aid resources specifically for them, including those interested in the health professions, below. The Queer Foundation Scholarship Fund promotes… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, Scholarships and Grants