Parent Resources On Risky Behaviors

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Bullying & Teasing

Stopbullying.gov.

1 Kid of Bullying Is More Common Than Others

Bullying Prevention Training
Boys who are bullied online may have more risky sex
Bullying is a common factor in: LGBTQ youth suicides (Yale)
Bullying: It’s Not OK
Bullying’s ‘Vicious Circle’ Harms Mental Health
Bullying won’t be curbed until we figure out what fuels it
Bullying … more likely to display risky sexual behaviors
Bullying alters brain structure, raise risk of mental health problems 
CDC: Relationship Between Bullying and Suicide
CDC: Preventing Bullying
CDC: Preventing Bullying (Violence Prevention)
Don’t Rely on Peer Mediation to Resolve Bullying in Schools
Family support reduces the chance of school and workplace bullying 
Good vs. Hurtful Teasing

How A Bully Is Made
How parents can pitch in to prevent bullying
How to prevent bullying, online and offline
How to spot bullying…
Identifying and preventing bullying can start with…
Onscreen bullying primes the brain for aggression 
Relationship between bullying and self-harm…
Student reports bullying and teacher misconduct in Alpine District
Teasing…Subtle Forms of Bullying
Teen Bullying Harm Can Linger For Years
The Educative Value of Teasing

The Relationship Between Self-Harm And Bullying
Victims of school bullying are more prone to develop violent behavior in the future
Video games lead to children being bullied and scorned
Videos to help you talk to your kids about bullying
Warning signs of bullying
When Friends Tease Alot

 

RESEARCH

Assessing Teasing In School-Age Youth 

Best Way to Stop A Bully
Bidirectional Association Between Bullying Perpetration and Internalizing Problems Among Youth
Bullying and victimization…relationship to gender, grad, ethnicity, self-esteem, and depression
Bullying, Suicide, and Youth…
Bullying alters brain structure, raises risk of mental health problems  
Bullying others increases the risk of developing mental health problems and vice versa
Childhood bullying and social dilemmas
Illuminating the relationship between bullying and substance us among middle and high school youth.  
Links Bullying with Internalized Problems for US Adolescents
Long-term negative effects of bullying
Racial and ethnic differences in bullying: Review and implications for intervention.
Relationships between bullying, school climate, and student risk behaviors.
School Bullying and Youth Violence 
Students’ Perceptions of Bullying 

Cyberbullying

National Cybersecurity Alliance

Boys who spend lots of time online more likely to cyberbully.

Cyberbullying.org
Cyberbullying: adults are victims too
Cyberbullying: What is Cyberbullying and How to Stop It
Internet Safety 101
51 Critical Cyberbullying Statistics in 2020
2 Indicted Cyberbullying -2017
2 arrested in deadly Canada cyberbullying case
5 Ways to Protect Your Kid From Cyberbullying

7 Types of Cyberbullying Parents Should Know
11 Facts About Cyberbullying.
11 tips for stopping cyberbullies and online trolls
Behind the screen
Cyberbullying is a crime
Cyberbullying among adults
Cyberbullying: a Bigger Playground
Cyberbullying: How is it different from face-to-face bullying
Cyberbullying leaves a permanent footprint
Cyberbullying Tips
Digital dating abuse
Digital dating abuse among teens
Everything you need to know…
Getting to the root of cyberbullying
How to address cyberbullying and online
How to keep your kids safe from cyberbullying
How to protect your child from online abuse, hacking, and cyberbullying
How to recognize, address cyber-bullying
How to spot if your child is a victim
Is cyberbullying common among adults
Is Cyber Bullying just kids being mean…
Main differences of cyberbullying and face-to-face bullying
New cyberbullying trend…
Protecting children from the scourge of cyberbullying
Signs of cyberbullying & How To Help Your Child Overcome It

Social media addiction linked to cyberbullying
Stay cybersafe this summer
Teens who think their parents are loving….
To truly understand
Impact on children, teens

 

Guide to Cyberbullying Laws
RESEARCH

Combating weight-based cyberbullying…
Cultivating youth resilience to prevent bullying and cyberbullying victimization
Cyberbullying and Self-esteem
Cyberbullying in Social Media Sites
Cyberbullying: Predicting Victimisation and Perpetration
Peer victimization
Risky online behaviors amount adolescents 
Social media and their impact on school discipline

 

Drugs, Inhalants, Opiods, etc
DRUGS

Resources about Drugs

Drug Abuse and Society Education Materials (UCLA)

10 Ways to Prevent Teenage Substance Abuse 
Get Smart About Drugs (DEA)
NIDA for Teens
Dangers of so-called ‘study drug’ Adderall
Drug and Alcohol Slang Terms
Drugs and Your Brain
Drugs and Crime Statistics
Early Warning Signs of Teen Substance Use
Nothing prepared me for my teen’s drug addiction
Peer pressure, curiosity, and social problems can lead teens to try – and abuse – alcohol and drugs
Performance-enhancing substances tied to risk behaviors
Teen’s death prompts warning on ‘Benadryl Challenge’
Teen Jobs and Drug Use
The Harmful effects of Energy Drinks on a Teenage Body
Top Secret Project Tips Parents Off About Dangerous Teen Activities
Transgender teens may turn to substance use to cope with stress




Detox Center
Drug Awareness v9-05Flakka
Flesh Eating Drug 10-2013
Heroin overdose deaths
Inhalants
Molly deaths
Opinion-Were losing the war on drugs
Prescription Heroin
Synthetic Cannabinoids
The new face of heroin addiction
The new Just Say No
Utah needle exchange program - Thoughts
We know it can kill us


CONCERTS

Staying safe at events
Concert Substance Abuse Stats of Metal Fans

INHALANTS 

Inhalant addiction

 

OPIOIDS

Dependent babies: the most innocent casualties of the opioid crisis
Fentanyl – cheap…
Opioids and Prescription Drugs
The opioid crisis continues….
Understanding the difference between Prescription and Illicit Fentanyl
What happens to the children?

Withdrawal Timeline for Opioids

What to know about oxycodone

SUGAR

8 ways eating too much sugar is bad for your health
Break Your Sugar Addiction in 10 Days
Festive hot drinks contain up to 23 teaspoons of sugar
How is the natural sugar and sweetener market evolving?
How much sugar is too much?

How sugar affects the brain…
Is sugar addiction real, and can you beat it?

It won’t be easy to kick the sugar habit, but it’ll save your life

 

RESEARCH

Abuse of prescription drugs and the risk of addiction
Impact of adolescent drug use
Inhalant Abuse
Inhalant abuse among adolescents
Inhalant Use and Inhalant Use Disorders…
Neural activity related to drug craving in cocaine addiction
Risky Sex Behavior and Substance Use
Soft Drinks in Schools
Study links substance use in adolescents to insufficient sleep
Sugar-Added Beverages and Weight Change

Sugar not so nice in child’s brain development
Teenage sex, drugs and alcohol use
The co-occurrence of substance use and high-risk behaviors
When Children Eat What They Watch

 

Marijuana

CDC: Association between Marijuana use and risky behaviors in high school students

USDHHS The Truth About Marijuana
Across Utah more students are reporting using marijuana
Adolescent Marijuana Use Is Linked to Altered Neural Circuitry and Mood Symptoms
Americans’ changing perceptions of marijuana
Arizona has good reason to be wary of Big Marijuana…
Cannabis Safety

Cannabis use in adolescence leads to poorer…
Cannabis is a ‘gateway drug’ that leads users to harder substances
Chronic State (Video)
Don’t drive high

Drug prevention groups speak out against legalization of marijuana
Is marijuana addictive?
Is marijuana bad for your brain? (Ted Talk)
Is marijuana linked to psychosis, schizophrenia? …
Is marijuana really harmless?
Is marijuana safe and effective as medicine?
Long after your high is gone, pot use may still affect your driving
MADD releases new report on marijuana consumption and driving
Marijuana
Marijuana Can Be Addictive . . . 
Marijuana: Good or bad?
Marijuana Info
Medical marijuana
Marijuana changes heart structure
Marijuana seems to be linked to testicular cancer
Marijuana use in pregnancy poses risks to your child’s mental health
Marijuana vaping nearly doubles among youth
Pot use in pregnancy linked with kids’ mental health issues
Steer teens away from marijuana, driving under the influence

Teenage brains may be especially vulnerable to marijuana use

Teens may be more likely to use marijuana after legalization for adult recreational use

Teen pot use could mean less success as an adult
The true cost of cannabis…
What is the scope of marijuana use in the United States?
What is marijuana?















































RESEARCH

Cannabis accelerates growth of common tumors
Cognitive mechanisms…
Early exposure to cannabis boosts young brains’ sensitivity to cocaine…
Functional consequences of marijuana use in adolescents
Insights from first state to legalize…
Long-Term Marijuana Use IS Associated with Health Problems Later in Life
Marijuana can lead to false memory formation
Marijuana Impact on IQ
Marijuana Use in Patients With Cardiovascular Disease
Marijuana Dependence and Its Treatment
Television campaigns and adolescent marijuana use
The risks for late adolescence of early adolescent marijuana use

 

Internet & Social Media

3 Ways To Ensure Cybersecurity In A Remote Learning Environment
6 Cardinal Rules of Internet Safety All Parents Should Follow
FBI: National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
FBI: Shares safety tips against online scams
BBB Tip: Staying safe on the internet
Children Internet Safety
Cyber-safety is important for every grade
Cybersecurity
Dangers of Internet challenges
Helping parents keep their children safe online
Here’s how we make the internet safer for children
Home Security Network
How the Internet Easily Tempts Teens Into Digital Piracy, Porn and Hacking
How to teach kids media literacy
How to Secure Your Smart Home
Internet Addiction around the World
Internet Safety 101
Internet Safety: How to stay safe from malware threats

Internet Safety: Talking to kids about staying safe online
Internet Safety for Kids: How to Protect Your Child From Online Danger
Keeping Your Child Safe Online
Lonely adolescents are susceptible to internet addiction
Make the most of your parental WiFi controls
Onscreen bullying primes the brain for aggression
Parents Must Manage Online Learning to Reduce Kids’ Risk
Screen time and device distractions

Teens must ‘get smart’ about social media
The 4 Biggest Risks Kids Face Online
There’s a dangerous link between teens & social media, says a 10-year study
Top Seven Dangers Children Face Online
Violent Crimes Against Children
Watch fo These Warning Signs
Young men today: social isolation, gaming, and porn
Your Ultimate Guide to Home Security

 
Social Media

Behind the screen
Celebrity worship addictive and problematic social media use
Does social media drive eating disorders?
Is there a link between social media use and poor decision-making?
More teen time on social media, more eating disorders

Social media addiction linked to cyberbullying
Social media associated with disordered eating in young adolescents
Social media use and adolescent health
Social media may influence substance abuse in youth
We made Facebook as Addictive as Cigarettes on Purpose
Dangerous link between teens & social media…
How social media influences people

 





 

 

RESEARCH

Cybercrime: Internet erodes teenage impulse controls
Peer attachment, sexual experiences, and risky online behaviors . . .
Parenting Benefits of Keylogger Program
EW: Teens, Social Media & Technology 
Screen exposure, sleep disruption. . .
Screen time and risk behaviors in 10- to 16-year-old . . .
Teens, Social Media & Technology
Study links celebrity worship to addictive and problematic social media use

Phone / Sexting
1 in 4 young people has been sexted, study finds.
15 apps parents should look out for
69% of parents feel ‘addicted’ to phone…
Children and Sexting
FBI: Protect your kids keeping track of their electronic devices.
Fighting sextortion
How Many Teens Are Sexting?
How Prevalent Is Sexting among Adolescents?
Sexting among kids is bigger than ever. . .
Sexting, Consent…
Sextortion is becoming your child’s greatest threat
Sextortion is spiking and the FBI says . . .
SOS encourages online safety, app awareness
Teen sexting on the rise
The kids are sexting: How Anti-Helicopter parent app aims to help
Utahn accused in ‘sextortion’ of over 50 teens . . .
What do parents need to know about teens and sexting?

Teen Slang

Parents’ guide to the language of emojis
Teen slang, emojis, & hashtags parents need to know….
Teen texting slang…
The teen slang dictionary for parents
Urban dictionary

 














 

RESEARCH

JAMA: Sexting-Prevalence, Age, Sex, and Outcomes
JAMA: What Parents Need to Know About Sexting
JAMA: Association of Sexting with…Mental Health…
JAMA: Prevalence of Multiple Forms of Sexting….
JAMA: Non Consensual Sexting…
JAMA: Teen Sexting and Its Association With Sexual Behaviors
JAMCP: Prevalence and Characteristics of Youth Sexting
JAMCP: Sexually Explicit Cell Phone Messaging Associated with Sexual risk Among Adolescents
Despite what you might think, sexting isn’t just about sex
How do adolescents experience sexting in dating relationships?
Sexting Awareness Should Start Early
Sexting: Serious Problems for Youth
Sexting and Sexual Behavior in At-Risk Adolescents
Sexting and Sexual Behavior Among Middle School Students  
Sexually Explicit Cell Phone Messaging Associated With Sexual Risk Among Adolescents
Teens who engage in sexting are more likely to show signs of depression and anxiety
Under pressure to sext?
Youth Sexting: Prevalence Rates, Driving Motivations . . .

 

Suicide

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

CALL: 1-800-273-8255

5 Habits I Use to Heal from Depression…
CDC Probes Troubling Rise in Suicide Among Utah Teens
Do smartphones and social media lead to adolescent suicide?
How Childhood and Youth Experiences Link to Suicide

How teenagers ask for help
How to Spot Teen Depression
Listen to Me! Signs You Just Need Someone To Listen

More young people are dying of suicide…
NYT: The Crisis in Youth Suicide
Self-injury and Choking
Suicide: A real risk with drug addiction
Talking to teens – suicide prevention

Teen anxiety and depression
The Complexities Behind the Act of Suicide

There’s a dangerous link between teens & social media, says a 10-year study
What can be done about teen suicide?

 

 

RESEARCH

 

JAMA: Prevalence and family-related factors associated with suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, and self-injury in children aged 9 to 10 years
Adolescent suicide prevention

Anxiety, Depression, and Suicide in youth
Children as young as 9 can have suicidal thoughts
Depression changes gray matter in the young brain

Factors that increase or decrease suicidal behavior risk in adolescents
For abused teen girls, suicidal thoughts linked to bond with mom
Global risks of suicidal behaviors and being bullied…
Little kids who talk about suicide know what death means
Relationship of sexual orientation to substance use, suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, and other factors . . .
Risky Behaviors and Factors Associated with Suicide Attempt in Adolescents
Social stress heightens risk for depression through inflammatory response
Suicide and youth violence prevention . . .
Suicidal Behavior More Common in Preadolescents Than Thought
What’s behind the increase in adolescent suicide?
What scientific research on HOPE can teach us about resilience
Youth Suicide Prevention

 

Video Games

Can you really be addicted to video games?
Can Playing Video Games Be Good for Kids?
Children’s Violent Video Game Play Associated with…
Do violent video games contribute…

Gamers face high and ongoing risk of identity theft and bullying

How Hate Groups Recruit New, Young Members Through Video Games
NYT: Can you really be addicted to video games?
Is video game addiction a mental health disorder?
Is your teen addicted to gaming?
Parents be aware…Roblox…
Teens and Video Games: Should parents by concerned?
Teens play more video games than they should
Video game addiction is now being recognized – what happens next?
Violent Video Games and Aggression
Video games that won’t rot the brain
What Families Should Know About Video Game Addiction
WHO: Gaming Disorder
Young people with gaming disorder are more anxious





 

RESEARCH

JAAP: Longitudinal effects of violent video games on aggression in Japan and the United States
MIT: Video game addiction is being recognized…
APA: Internet Gaming
Children and Video Games: Addiction . . . 
Longitudinal Effects of Violent Video Games on Aggression . . . 
Nearly 1 in 10 Youth Gamers Addicted To Video Games
Pathological video-game use among youth ages 8 to 18
Prevalence and Predictors of Video Game Addiction
Risk of gaming addiction…
Student finds effects of videos games more negative for girls than boys
Nearly 1 in 10 youth gamers addicted to video games
Pathological video-game use among youth ages 8 to 18
Prevalence and predictors of video game addiction…
Preventing Technology Addiction
Student finds effects of videos games more negative for girls than boys