Supporting Teens' Well-Being In and Out of the Classroom








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Supporting Adolescent Health Year-Round

Check out NIDA?s roundup of new research and engaging activities in support of Mental Health Awareness Month and National Adolescent Health Month? this May. Read on to find updates from the Monitoring the Future survey and Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study (ABCD study?); and interactive activities tailored for teens and educators, focusing on managing stress and mental well-being.






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News Release: Delta-8-THC Use Reported by 11% of 12th Graders in 2023

New analysis from the 2023 Monitoring the Future survey investigates delta-8-THC?s popularity among teens as more hemp-derived THC products enter the market and become more accessible.

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New Research: Factors Associated With Higher Adolescent Well-Being and Lower Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Analysis from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study (ABCD study?) sheds light on coping behaviors that can support teens? well-being, particularly among adolescents who had adverse childhood experiences.

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Stressed Out
Stressed Out? Lesson

Stress is a part of every teen?s life, even more so when facing intense challenges such as racial discrimination and life transitions. Help students understand how stress affects their body and learn healthy ways to cope with pressure through the student worksheet and Kahoot! Coping With Stress online quiz, part of this lesson.

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Nurturing My Mental & Emotional Health Lesson

Mental and emotional well-being is critical to overall health. By supporting teens in developing healthy coping skills, you can set them up for success in dealing with stress and challenging circumstances in the future. Use the activity in this lesson to help teach teens how to practice health-enhancing behaviors, such as mindfulness.

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Mark Your Calendars for NDAFW 2025

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While next year?s observance is not until spring of 2025, it?s never too early to start gathering inspiration for your events. Take a look at NIDA?s and NIAAA?s current offerings [ [link removed] ], and check back later this summer for additional resources to help kickstart your NDAFW planning.






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