“All kids need is a little help, a little hope, and somebody who believes in them.”
– Magic Johnson
As kids move through life, they’ll face tough situations around drugs, alcohol, risky choices, and mental health. As an educator, you play a crucial role in helping them navigate these challenges and make smart decisions.
The following resources are here to help you guide your students through complex issues with compassion and heart.
Learn more about the history and effects of different drugs with these neat, printable fact sheets that can serve as handy resources that are easy to distribute to students.
Schools play a critical role in promoting students’ health and development by creating environments where all students feel that they are cared for, supported, and belong.
Lessons, activities, and drug facts to educate teens about the effects and consequences of drug use.
Educators are often the first to notice mental health problems in children and young adults. Here are some ways you can help your students and their families.
According to the CDC, suicide is now the second-leading cause of death for ages 10 to 18. But experts say suicide is preventable. Communities and schools across America have started to talk about suicide more in recent years, which helps take away the stigma.
Working with trauma-affected students is a difficult balancing act, making trauma-informed social and emotional learning environments even more important.
It is now generally accepted that adolescent brains are different from children’s and adults’ brains. This difference impacts their risk-taking.
According to the CDC, 1.5 million high school students experience dating abuse annually. Teachers and other school personnel can help interrupt and prevent further violence.
Find “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign resources to work together with families to support the needs of students who may be struggling with substance use, mental health, or school-related issues.
School staff members can play a powerful role in the prevention of underage drinking and drug use among students. Together, educators and families can send strong and consistent messages to students about the use of alcohol and other drugs.
Addressing students’ behavior can be tough, but it’s possible to approach them in ways that show compassion and help them feel ready to discuss the issue.
Ask, Listen, Learn is a free resource focused on preventing underage drinking and offers valuable strategies for classroom discussion.
