Health & Prevention

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Essential Reads

The Check-In Rule Helps Teens Avoid Risk

Sep 04, 2025

Learn how to use the check-in rule to help teens avoid pressure to try alcohol and drugs.

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Support Teens to Release Emotions

May 04, 2022

To effectively deal with stress, teens must learn how to properly manage their emotions.

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COVID-19 Vaccines Position Tweens & Teens for Physical and Emotional Well-being

Apr 21, 2022

Make informed decisions and guide conversations with your teen about COVID-19 vaccines with information from CHOP's Vaccine Education Center.

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Getting Teens Professional Help

Apr 04, 2022

Strategies to support teens dealing with anxiety and depression.

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Talking About Race and Mental Health Within Black Families

Feb 02, 2022

Dr. Mia Smith-Bynum, Associate Professor of Family Science at the University of Maryland, discusses the importance of talking about race and mental health.

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Expressing Emotion is Good for Your Family!

Jan 25, 2022

Showing how you feel is key to health and well-being.

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Combating Loneliness During COVID-19

Nov 19, 2021

Tips to combat loneliness in teens.

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