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By Karen Cicero, Child Mind Institute - From a hedgehog too anxious to go ice skating to a puppy who can't make his letters come out right, children's books address many emotional, behavioral and learning challenges kids face. These books help kids name and understand feelings and experiences they may be struggling with ... [ more ]

By Kristin Roha, M.S., M.P.H., Public Health Advisor for HIV, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment and Office of Chief Medical Officer - On June 27 each year, HHS observes National HIV Testing Day, a day that reminds everyone to get tested for HIV, know your status, and get linked to care and treatment. This year's theme is "Level up your self-love: check your status," a theme that emphasizes getting an HIV test as one way to show yourself compassion and respect and honor your health needs  ... [ more ]

June 17, 2024 - by Kathy Katella, Yale Medicine - Mental health issues among teens have been rising for more than a decade, and some experts wonder how much social media use is to blame. If you're a parent questioning if—and how—you should monitor the way your teenager uses social media, you're not alone ... [ more ]

By Brandon J. Johnson, MHS, MCHES, Chief, Suicide Prevention Branch, Center for Mental Health Services and Katie W. Deal, MPH, Public Health Advisor, Suicide Prevention Branch, Center for Mental Health Services - In the United States, someone dies by suicide every 11 minutes; the rates of suicidal behaviors have risen over the past decade; and disparities in suicide rates among certain populations are growing. There also is concern about suicide trends amid the ongoing mental health and overdose crises and on the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic ... [ more ]

By LEARN Behavioral - In the quiet corners of countless homes, a silent battle is being waged every single day. It's not fought with weapons or on a battlefield. It's fought within the hearts and minds of caregivers for those with profound autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities ... [ more ]