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Alianza Para Jóvenes Saludables del Lowcountry

Presentación de Recursos

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Lowcountry Alliance For Healthy Youth

Resource Presentation

Presentado por / Presented by:

Dr. Loretta Novince, Consultant

Mckencie Guerrero, M.S, DFC Grant Co-Coordinator

Teens For Healthy Youth

MLP Night October 8th, 2024 / Noche De MLP 8 de Octubre 2024

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Recursos - infografias

Stress

Infographics about stress:

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Stress and mental health of young Latinos

  • Latino youth may go through different stressors than other youth
  • Community or school stressors
  • Factors that can protect the mental health of youth

12 ways to manage stress for students

  • Stay active: exercise, eat healthy, get enough sleep

Stress and anxiety about returning to school

  • Tips for students and parents

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Substance Use

Driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs and distractions

    • consequences
    • effects of marijuana
    • alcohol effects

Talking early and often with your children

    • The importance of talking to your children about their health and well-being
    • Mental health and the use of social media

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Website & Community Resources

  • Youth
  • Parents
  • Educators
  • Adolescent Brain Development
  • Youth Mental Health
  • Treatment/Recovery
  • Monthly Electronic News Alerts

https://www.lcahealthyyouth.com/

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Introduction to Teens For Healthy Youth Projects

Introducción a los proyectos de Adolescentes Para Una Juventud Sana

Presentado por / Presented by:

Claudia Barrientos

Mauricio Macias

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THY promueve la salud positiva de los adolescentes y educa a sus compañeros sobre la prevención del uso de sustancias y los riesgos relacionados que conducen a estilos de vida saludables.

La Visión de THY

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¿Cuáles son algunos estresantes que experimenta su hijo/a?

¿Cuáles son algunos estresantes que experimenta usted como padres?

Preguntas / Questions

¿Cuál es la mejor manera de contactar a los padres?

What are some stressors your child experiences?

What are some stressors you experience as parents?

What is the best way to contact parents?

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Gracias

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