"Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)" from The National Child Traumatic Stress Network, https://www.nctsn.org/resources/parent-caregiver-guide-to-helping-families-cope-with-the-coronavirus-disease-2019
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Resources
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Common Sense Media is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing trustworthy information and education to help them thrive in the digital age. Their website includes articles on topics such as cellphones, managing screen time more broadly, social media including Snapchat & TikTok, games including Fortnite etc. There are also reviews of apps and movies/TV shows to help parents assess whether they are suitable for their age child.
The Pew Research Center report on "The Future of Well-Being in a Tech-Saturated World" explores the negative impacts and positive supports of technology in the 21st century, and looks ahead to answer the question: "Over the next decade, how will changes in digital life impact people’s overall well-being physically and mentally?" The report summarizes responses from technology experts, scholars and health specialists.
Seize the Awkward and Guild Wars 2 joined forces for Guild Wars 2's annual Friend/Ships celebration to encourage friends to reach out and start a conversation about mental health. This film showcases real stories of Guild Wars 2 players who have met and supported friends with their mental health through the game To learn how to start a conversation with a friend that may be struggling or going through a tough time visit https://seizetheawkward.org.
Drugs and alcohol affect teens differently because your brains are still developing until age 25. This site has useful educational information, so you can make informed choices.
