by missionwv | Jun 18, 2026 | Parent Resources, Teen Health, THINK Program
Mindfulness is a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you’re sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment. Practicing mindfulness involves breathing techniques and other practices to relax the body and mind...
by missionwv | Jun 18, 2026 | Parent Resources, Teen Health, THINK Program
Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights. The three most common eating disorders among youth are anorexia nervosa,...
by missionwv | Jun 18, 2026 | Parent Resources, Teen Health, THINK Program
What Is a Traumatic Event? A traumatic event is a frightening, dangerous, or violent event that poses a threat to a child’s life or bodily integrity. Witnessing a traumatic event that threatens life or physical security of a loved one can also be traumatic. What...
by missionwv | Jun 18, 2026 | Parent Resources, Teen Health, THINK Program
What is self-harm? Self-harm is when a person inflicts pain to/on their body purposefully. Self-harm is also called non-suicidal self-injury. Self-harm can take many different forms. Self-harm is not a suicide attempt; it is a way for a person to cope with strong...
by missionwv | Jun 18, 2026 | Parent Resources, Teen Health, THINK Program
Let’s revisit a sensitive and important subject: preventing teen pregnancy. For many parents, it’s a balance of caring deeply, wanting to protect, and yet needing to trust and empower their teenager. Why This Conversation Matters (Backed by the Data) In 2024, the teen...
by missionwv | Jun 18, 2026 | Parent Resources, Teen Health, THINK Program
When parents talk with their kids about healthy relationships, they help protect them from unhealthy dynamics and dating violence. Middle school is the perfect time to start these conversations. Even as young teens begin leaning more on peers, they are still listening...
