02.06.20 | Young Peoples Ministry, Wellness and Missions
Parents and youth leaders help youth as they navigate an ever-changing world. You are not alone on your journey to helping youth lead healthy lives. Below you will find a handful of resources for many of the different areas that our youth are facing or struggling with.
Adverse Childhood Experiences:
Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect
Anxiety:
Signs of Stress in Children and Teens
Parents/Caregivers: Understanding Anxiety Disorders
Bullying:
Depression:
Video: Helping your Teen with Depression
Traumatic Grief Effects (Depression can be linked to grieving)
Gun Violence:
Video: Chedeya’s Story: A Personal Sharing About Her Assault by a Youth and Healing
Positive Childhood Experiences:
Video: Balancing Childhood Adversity with Resilience: The Health Effects of Positive Exposure
Traumatic Grief:
Age Related Reactions to Traumatic Events
Survivors Resources for Trauma and Gun Violence
Tips for Coping with Grief After Community Violence
Helping Kids Cope With the Trauma of School Gun Violence
How Parents Can Talk to Children About Community Violence
Relationships:
Having Tough Conversations With Your Teen
Communicating With Your Teen Tips
If I Have Gay Children: Four Promises From a Christian Pastor/Parent
Teenage Brains Are Under Siege But There Are Three Ways Parents Can Connect
Connecting With Your Teen Through Mindfulness & Meditation
Connecting With Tweens and Teens
Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention:
Ten Things Parents Can Do to Prevent Suicide
Video: American Academy of Pediatric Suicide Prevention Message to Parents
Sugerencias para hablar con ninos y jovenes y ayudarios a hacer frente despues de un desastre o un evento traumatico (Spanish Version – Tips for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event: A Guide for Parents, Caregivers, and Teachers)
Chilling Study Sums Up Link Between Religion and Suicide For Queer Youth
Social Media:
Teens Use These Social Media The Most
18 Social Media Apps and Sites Kids Are Using Right Now (2019)
Supportive Mental Health Apps for Children, Adolescents, & Adults (2019)
Top Ten Questions To Ask Your Teen About Their Social Media Use
Addicted to Social Media?: What Can We Do About Its Problematic, Excessive Use?
Substance Abuse:
Understanding Young People and Substance Abuse Fact Sheet – Maryland Coalition for Families (This is a nonprofit that provides support to families, including parents, caregivers, youth, others)
How To Tell If Child Is Drinking (English Version)
How To Tell If Child Is Drinking (Spanish Version)
Drug Facts Vaping Devices E-Cigarettes (Jan 2020)
Finding Quality Treatment for Substance Use Disorders (English Version)
Finding Quality Treatment for Substance Use Disorders (Spanish Version)