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How To Talk About Cannabis Use: A Guide for Parents and Health Providers
More states are legalizing medical and recreational cannabis markets. This guide can help you have informed conversations around cannabis as its proliferation grows.
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How to Understand School Protocols for COVID-19 and Vaccines
This guide can help families better understand how their school districts, school nurses and local officials are managing the coronavirus pandemic and vaccination rollout.
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79 Resources for Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder
Learn more about seeking help for seasonal affective disorder, a form of depression that affects individuals when the seasons change.
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Calling It Quits: Resources for Teenagers on Vaping and Nicotine Cessation
To understand the health risks associated with vaping and to follow through with the decision to quit e-cigarettes and other nicotine products, teenagers need tools and assistance. Read the following resources that can provide guidance to teenagers, as well as parents, family members, and educators who support them.
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Information on Masks in the Coronavirus Pandemic—All in One Place
Though masks have become a hot political topic, they are crucial for community health in the coronavirus pandemic. What does the public need to know?
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How Do Natural Disasters Affect Mental Health?
The mental health effects of natural disasters are not as obvious as physical devastation, but they can affect survivors for years.
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How Communities Can Prevent Panic in Uncertain Times
Like disease, panic is a social contagion that can sweep whole populations into a frenzy, adding mental health complications to a public health crisis like a pandemic. But there are strategies recommended by public health experts that can be used to dispel panic in communities.
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Teaching Technology to Older Adults During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Going back to school requires a financial investment, but public health scholarships can offset the costs. Check the 21 public health scholarships for MPH students and the useful tips with your applications.
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Learning About the Coronavirus: Resources for Children and Families
Parents and guardians play an essential role in supporting children through the coronavirus pandemic. The following resources offer guidance to help maintain children’s sense of security, regulate their emotions, and build healthy habits as a family.