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“Every day in a hundred small ways our children ask, ‘Do you see me? Do you hear me? Do I matter?’ Their behavior often reflects our response.” -L.R. Knost

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Back to School Resources - California Health and Human ServicesGoing back to school can also be stressful and overwhelming for many. There are resources available to help you and those you care about.

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Active Minds - Changing the conversation about mental healthActive Minds is the nation’s premier nonprofit organization supporting mental health awareness and education for young adults.

Mental Health ResourcesIf you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health or substance use problem, there are several resources available to find out more information or get connected with help. Check out some mental health resources below: If you or someone you

COVID-19 and Mental HealthThe uncertainty of the pandemic’s end has caused stress, anxiety, and even depression.

Unseen Scars of Childhood TraumaTwenty years of research have established the connection between adverse childhood experiences and long-term health. Now researchers are looking for ways to measure the biology behind the correlation and try to reverse it.

How Does Sunlight Affect Our Mood?When light hits our eyes, it does more than help us see.

Tips for managing virtual instruction during the COVID-19 crisis » New Jersey Education AssociationBy Maurice J. Elias, Ph.D. Maurice J. Elias is the director of the Rutgers University Social-Emotional and Character Development Lab, which has worked over the past three decades to promote research, policy, and practice to benefit schools nationally and internationally. The lab can be reached at SECDLab@gmail.com. Also see Elias’ recent NJEA Review article on promoting students’ civic …

Stressed About COVID-19? Here's What Can HelpAs the coronavirus continues to spread, so do anxieties about COVID-19, the illness it causes. Learn ways you and your family can manage coronavirus-related stress.

Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus | Child Mind InstituteWhat parents and other adults can say to kids about the coronavirus COVID-19. How to answer their questions and keep kids feeling safe.

10 Tips for Limiting Your Child's Screen TimeGet practical tips for limiting how much screen time your child spends using electronics, from television to smartphones.

This is Your Child's Brain on Video GamesVideo games leave kids revved up, stressed out, and primed for a meltdown.

FDA: Don’t Leave Childhood Depression UntreatedMany kids respond well to FDA-approved medications.

COVID-19As the number of cases of COVID-19 increases, so does the associated anxiety. For the general public, the mental health effects of COVID-19 are as essential to address as are the physical health effects.

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