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Why Alcohol is So Dangerous for Young Adults’ Brains

Why Alcohol is So Dangerous for Young Adults’ Brains

For Parents, For Teachers & Principals

I recommend this article on the BBC website by David Robson, an award-winning science writer: Why Alcohol is So Dangerous for Young Adults’ Brains. From the myth of Europeans’ “healthy drinking culture” to the surprising harm of some common family...
Impact of Alcohol Consumption on Public Health

Impact of Alcohol Consumption on Public Health

For Parents, For Teachers & Principals

On behalf of Studentforresearch, homeschool teacher Ashley Burton sent their student Sohana’s suggestion for a “great addition to schools4health.” This occurred after Ashley used the Schools4Health site as a resource for students in her Emergency Preparedness...
Student Athletes & Alcohol Abuse

Student Athletes & Alcohol Abuse

For Parents, For Teachers & Principals

The blog post Athletes and Alcoholism, December 11, 2023, was written by Kelly Brown and medically reviewed by Dr P.E. Pancoast, MD. As this is such a common issue, the authors spent hundreds of hours writing the peer-reviewed guide about athletes and alcohol....
Canada’s New Drinking Guidelines

Canada’s New Drinking Guidelines

For Parents, For Teachers & Principals

Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health provides evidence-based advice on alcohol to support people in making informed decisions about their health. The guidance is based on the latest research on alcohol-related risks and replaces Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking...
Why Alcohol is So Dangerous for Young Adults’ Brains

We Need to Think the Way We Drink

For Parents, For Teachers & Principals

Is alcohol the new cigarette? For everyone – some highlights from recent studies on alcohol use: 7 different types of cancer are associated with alcohol. Information is not being shared with consumers. A lot of the economy is based on alcohol consumption. Labels...
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"The Model speaks to young people about taking responsibility for their own health and well-being. The Wheel metaphor is practical and easily understood by any age and could be adapted to a wide range of learning styles. The student-friendly ideas can easily be integrated into curriculum and extra-curricular health promoting lessons and activities. It builds on all of the principles of health promotion."

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"Finally we have a framework into which all our work fits like a glove! The Wellness Resource has provided both philosophical and practical threads that logically and creatively tie together the many varied themes we develop in our program."

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"As a First Nations Counselor I have adopted the Wellness Wheel Model to address the diverse needs of my students. It encompasses all aspects of life and is not specific to any one culture or society. I not only encourage the students to use the Model, I use it in my own life as well."

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  • Screen Time Increases Kids’ Risk of High Blood Pressure, Insulin Resistance
  • How to Protect Your Teen’s Mental Health
  • The Soul Bird
  • Wellness Priorities Survey – a school wellness study
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