Teaching Sex Education to Young People with Disabilities

Teaching Sex Education to Young People with Disabilities

There are many common myths associated with sexuality and disability such as people with disabilities are asexual, have more important things to do than sex, and people with physical disabilities are unable to have sex.1 However, people with disabilities are sexual...
Teen Vaping Rates on the Decline

Teen Vaping Rates on the Decline

The year 2020 was one that brought a number of lasting memories.  Although many of them seemed to be negative, there was a shining light of hope for the future.  For the first time since 2016, data showed that vape (e-cigarette) use among teenagers had declined. The...
What They’re Saying: Interview

What They’re Saying: Interview

INTERVIEW: Jessica Wrubel – Hester Junior High We were able to catch-up with Jessica Wrubel from Hester Junior High to learn a little bit about her thoughts on Health Education, the programming they’ve implemented at their school and what she believes...
New Alcohol Laws May Mean Easier Access for Teens

New Alcohol Laws May Mean Easier Access for Teens

Alcohol is the number one most abused drug by teens. According to SAMSHA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration), nearly 60% of teens have had an alcoholic drink by age 18 and 11% of all alcoholic beverages sold in the U.S. are consumed by people...
Online Interactivity & Safety

Online Interactivity & Safety

What adult has not heard the sigh from a young person who has just been reminded of the need to be cautious around others they meet? The sigh is often followed by the young person’s frustrating reassurance, “Don’t worry, I’ve got this.” The drive for independence is a...
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