Adolescent and School Health: Safe and Supportive Environments

• 2022

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This CDC website provides valuable resources and information on creating safe and supportive environments to promote the well-being of adolescents. It covers topics such as building positive relationships, preventing violence, addressing mental health issues, and fostering a sense of belonging in schools and communities. The site offers research-based strategies, tools, and programs to help educators, parents, and community members support the physical, emotional, and social development of young people. By emphasizing the importance of safe and supportive environments, the CDC aims to empower adolescents and reduce risks associated with negative experiences during this critical stage of development.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Families & Children; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Mental Health; School Health Services; Social Support; Suicide Prevention; Adolescent; Risk Reduction Behavior; Adolescent Health

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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