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Calling All Members of The Tortured Poets Department: The Rise of Mental Health Concerns in Young People (Part 2)
Posted by Kat McGrady, ED.D., LCPC, NCC. and Boys Town Press Author on Oct 25th 2024
In
the first segment of our series, we identified factors that have impacted the mental
health of young people. Next, we will discuss hinderances to mental health
support for our youth.
A
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Calling All Members of The Tortured Poets Department: The Rise of Mental Health Concerns in Young People (Part 1)
Posted by Kat McGrady, ED.D., LCPC, NCC. and Boys Town Press Author on Oct 25th 2024
The
topic of Taylor Swift’s artistic merit seems to be as divisive as the great cilantro
debate (a flavor to be savored, or a soapy abomination to the herb world?), yet
critics and fans alike have
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4 Tips for Supporting a Child with Depression
Posted by Jennifer Simpson, Boys Town Family Teacher on May 1st 2023
This article was originally shared on momaha.com.Depression affects kids in a variety of ways and can be situational or a constant in their life.There are a few things parents can do to help keep depr
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Signs That Your Child is Being Cyber-Bullied and What to Do
Posted by Janna B, EdTech Advocate and Blogger on Apr 30th 2021
Children
and teenagers have been spending more time online during the COVID-19 pandemic
to attend classes, connect with their peers, and entertain themselves. As a
result, a lot of kids and teen
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Don’t Spill Your Rumor Marbles
Posted by Julia Cook, Boys Town Press Author and Former School Counselor on Jun 20th 2018
Five
tips for teaching kids how to cope with and react effectively to rumors.Have you ever been targeted by
a rumor? I have! In seventh grade, I accidentally burned my neck with a curling
iron. The
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Boys Town's Unique Approach to Mental Health - And What That Means to You
Posted by Dan Daly, Director of Youth Care Emeritus on May 24th 2018
When it comes to mental health, there is no ONE right approach or treatment. Every story is different; every child is different. Helping a child or teen work through their mental health issu
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