Information for teens about what to do if someone you know is suicidal, or if you yourself are suicidal. Help is always available!
Gratitude is thankful appreciation and acknowledgement of the goodness a person receives or experiences in their life. In positive psychology research, gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater well-being. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships. Despite the solid research supporting […]
In our new infographic, learn about what bullying is and how to prevent it.
The program is an evidence-based, widely endorsed ,and funded training for everyone who interacts with youth and wants to learn the basics of how to assist a young person who may be struggling with a mental health challenge.
What our children do for their bone health now – like exercising and eating right – can stave off disabling disease later in life. It’s a well-known fact that exercise is one of the healthiest and most beneficial things we can do for our bodies over the course of our entire lifetime. When most people think …
Homeless Youth Want a Connection to Family
I AM A YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESS. I
. . . may have a connection to my biological family, or a desire to reconnect to them.
. . . may come from a poor family, or my family may have money.
. . . can still take care of my own child and be a good parent but may need some help in learning how since I may not have had a good role…
Children who volunteer are not only making a difference in their community, but they are developing life skills to last a lifetime.
Positive Youth Development focuses on assets, agency and creating an enabling environment that helps young people thrive.
We believe that by building a youth cooperative we can begin to rebuild a food system that guarantees money is invested within our own community, and that the quality of food available is our community is fresh, healthy, and culturally relevant. Our Food Justice Collective is a way for young farmers like myself to give my peers access the healthy food we really want.
You can submit your resume by visiting this link. If you know anyone who would be a great fit for this position, please pass the link along. Thanks!