Quick Links

Suicide Prevention 

This site provides information on what adults can do to help children who are struggling with thoughts of suicide as well as kids who are bullies.

http://www.samhsa.gov/suicide-prevention/bullying

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/self_injury.htm 

A Parent's Guide to Suicide Prevention

Tips on warning signs, what you should know & notice, ways to connect with your teen about the concerns, and steps to take if thoughts of suicide are present.

https://txssc.txstate.edu/tools/parent-safety/3-bhss/3-7-suicide-prevention 

Cyber Bullying

The Cyberbullying Research Center provides up to date information about the nature, extent, causes, and consequences of cyberbullying among adolescents.

http://www.cyberbullying.us/

Internet Safety

Tips on Internet safety are given here. It is important for parents to have an understanding of what their children are doing on-line, there is a tab titled "Learn about the Issues" that is helpful for parents.

http://www.netsmartz.org/

Vaping Resource Videos

These videos provide information on the health dangers of vaping.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpfbBm7IofQ&list=PLeL9ROmy1WLSIfA5-Njp_TKwz1vZpaRcP

COVID-19 Mental Health Impacts

This link provides information on the COVID-19 mental health affects on teens and assitance for parents in knowing and recognizing the signs & symptoms of mental health illness.

https://locker.txssc.txstate.edu/c121b4e74c0ad21208803a946157b024/Section-5-Child-and-Adolescent-Mental-Health-Awareness.pdf 

Drug Facts

This site offers information on a variety of drugs and provides answers for commonly asked questions.

http://www.streetdrugs.org/