Harassment in the hallways
A startling number of adolescents report being
sexually harassed by their peers.
For low-achievers, mom's help can mean higher grades
Parental nudging underscores the lesson that
it's important for children to do well.
Assessing the needs of lesbian, gay and bisexual youth
The Healthy Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual
Students Project is harnessing the strengths of
school counselors, psychologists, nurses and
social workers to promote student health.
HIV in American youth
According to a report issued last year by the
White House Office of National AIDS Policy,
more females than males are now being
diagnosed with HIV in the 13- to 19-year-old
age group.
Student mental health: secondary education no more
Across campuses nationwide, students are
reporting more mental health problems. How
are campuses responding to the growing need?
Data indicate rise in student mental health problems
This year's National Survey of Counseling Center
Directors found that student
counseling center directors are concerned with an
increase in students who arrive on campus with
severe psychological illnesses.
Intervening with troubled peers
Learning how to help troubled peers is an
important-- and challenging-- professional
development hurdle for students.
Preventing distress, promoting wellness
Various organizations and other groups are looking closely
at how to help and, more importantly, how to
prevent students' distress and promote students'
self-care.
