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    Bullying

    Bullying can occur in different scenarios at settings such as school, neighborhood, and/or social media. This sheet will provide some general information about bullying and types of bullying, as well as provide resources for offering support to someone experiencing bullying.

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    Child Abuse

    Child abuse and neglect is a heartbreaking reality for some children. This sheet will provide some general information about child abuse, what signs and symptoms a child who is abused may present, as well as provide resources in the event child abuse is reported. 

     

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    Divorce & Family Separation

    Separation may or may not lead to divorce, and may leave an individual in a state of shock and confusion. This sheet will provide some general information about the shock reactions of a spouse or children, what signs and symptoms may occur, as well as provide resources for offering immediate support to someone experiencing the pain of separation or divorce.

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    Mental Illness in Children

    Like adults, children can also experience mild to significant mental health problems.  Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) are some of the more common diagnoses.  This sheet will provide some general information about mental illness in children as well as provide resources for offering support to families of children with mental illness. 

     

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    Postpartum Mental Health

    Postpartum mental health disorders can be serious and can affect both physical and mental health of women who recently gave birth. This sheet will provide some general information about postpartum depression and anxiety, the signs and symptoms as well as provide resources for offering support.

     

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    Relative Caregivers of Children

    It is becoming more common for children to be raised by family members other than their parents. This sheet will provide some information regarding reasons that lead to relatives raising the children of another family member, common concerns, supportive actions, and resources. 

     

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    Sex Education

    Sex education helps inform people through medically accurate and complete information that addresses the multispectrum of sexual health. It encompasses the physical, emotional, mental and social aspects of human sexuality. Studies have shown that age appropriate sex education for children and adolescents promotes healthy sexual behaviors and helps prevent and decrease the risk of teenager pregnancy and STDs. It also helps teens make informed, healthy and responsible choices. 

     

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    Sexual Identity

    Sexual identity is an individual internal perception and expression of who someone is and who they are romantically or sexually attracted to. There are many different ways for people to describe their sexuality. Some of the identities people have described themselves as includes heterosexual/straight, gay/lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, asexual, queer/questioning.  This sheet will provide some general information about sexual identity and how to support those who describe their sexuality in different ways.

     

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    Single Family Issues

    Nearly 25% of children under the age of 18 in the United States live with one parent and no other adults which is more than three times the global average of 7%. There can be negative psychological impacts on children in single parent homes. This sheet will provide some general information about single parent families, as well as supportive steps, and resources. 

     

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    Teen Substance Use

    Teenage substance use can be a challenging and dangerous situation for adolescents and those who care for them. This sheet will provide some general information about teenager substance use, what the signs and symptoms of substance use may be, as well as provide resources for offering support to a teen who may be abusing substances.