Young people today are navigating a world that often feels overwhelming and out of their control. But with the right support, they can move from feelings of helplessness to hope and action. Adult allies (parents, caregivers, educators, mentors, or community leaders) play a powerful role in shaping environments that are not just supportive but truly empowering.
Need help? Find housing, food, healthcare, and more in DuPage. 211 DuPage was implemented on November 15, 2022, as a program provided by DuPage County Department of Community Services and the Addison Consolidated Dispatch Center through the support of DuPage County and 211 Illinois.
This Advisory calls attention to the growing concerns about the effects of social media on youth mental health. It explores and describes the current evidence on the positive and negative impacts of social media on children and adolescents, some of the primary areas for mental health and well-being concerns, and opportunities for additional research to help understand the full scope and scale of social media’s impact.
This research is important because controlling anger at home and in the workplace can reduce negative consequences in our jobs and personal lives. Unfortunately, many anger management techniques proposed by specialists lack empirical research support. They can also be difficult to recall when angry.
Quitting is worth it. Within minutes of quitting, your body begins to heal itself. The sooner you quit, the more likely you are to live the rest of your life without permanent damage to your body and health.
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