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    Adolescence is a time for young people to have a healthy start in life. The number of adolescents reporting poor mental health is increasing. Building strong bonds and connecting to youth can protect their mental health. Schools and parents can create these protective relationships with students and help them grow into healthy adulthood.

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    • Educators: Wondering what you can do to support #LGBTQ students’ mental health? Link students to LGBTQ-competent health services, & build a safe & supportive space for ALL students. More: https://t.co/bS6UusFNN5 #YouthVoices #Pride https://t.co/a371Upm6Hz

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    Connectedness is an important protective factor for youth that can reduce the likelihood of a variety of health risk behaviors. Connectedness refers to a sense of being cared for, supported, and belonging, and can be centered on feeling connected to school, family (i.e. parents and caregivers), or other important people and organizations in their lives.

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    • Teachers: Talking with, and listening to, your students shows them you care & fosters a sense of connection. This is particularly important for #LGBTQ youth. Learn more about building connections: https://t.co/GGRiuAPxBd. #PrideMonth #YouthVoices https://t.co/mfxhfbOBHa

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    School connectedness—the belief held by students that adults and peers in the school care about their learning as well as about them as individuals—is an important protective factor. Research has shown that young people who feel connected to their school are less likely to engage in many risk behaviors, including early sexual initiation, alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use, and violence and gang…

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    • Educators: Be there for #LGBTQ students. Youth leader Ash Silcott reminds us that connecting to others helps protect mental health. Learn how you can connect with students: https://t.co/i7QOcDqPkz. #YouthVoices #PrideMonth https://t.co/P7uQJf3H8g

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    Adolescence is a time for young people to have a healthy start in life. The number of adolescents reporting poor mental health is increasing. Building strong bonds and connecting to youth can protect their mental health. Schools and parents can create these protective relationships with students and help them grow into healthy adulthood.

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    • Teachers can build connections with student by taking an interest & discussing things the students want to talk about. Listen to their story. Connectedness helps protect adolescent mental health. https://t.co/bS6UusFNN5 #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #YouthVoices #ConnectionisKey https://t.co/fGSanB0XaT

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    Connectedness is an important protective factor for youth that can reduce the likelihood of a variety of health risk behaviors. Connectedness refers to a sense of being cared for, supported, and belonging, and can be centered on feeling connected to school, family (i.e. parents and caregivers), or other important people and organizations in their lives.

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    • Great advice, Kei! A sense of belonging can make a big difference. Feeling connected to people at school helps protect student mental health, and those positive protective effects last into adulthood. Learn more: https://t.co/GGRiuAPxBd #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #YouthVoices https://t.co/G3iMWItC0O

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    Adolescence is a time for young people to have a healthy start in life. The number of adolescents reporting poor mental health is increasing. Building strong bonds and connecting to youth can protect their mental health. Schools and parents can create these protective relationships with students and help them grow into healthy adulthood.

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    • Students are more likely to thrive if they know they matter and have caring adults at school looking out for them. #YouthVoices https://t.co/V5kPcuI20z #TransgenderAwarenessWeek https://t.co/zZyejHOqk4

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    Adolescence is a time for young people to have a healthy start in life. The number of adolescents reporting poor mental health is increasing. Building strong bonds and connecting to youth can protect their mental health. Schools and parents can create these protective relationships with students and help them grow into healthy adulthood.

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    • Some of the best advice on how to help teens comes from teens themselves. Luke Chacko shares what teens should know about protecting their #MentalHealth. #YouthVoices #BacktoSchool https://t.co/sYeWbaExwE https://t.co/FqBLd21hZy

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    Adolescence is a time for young people to have a healthy start in life. The number of adolescents reporting poor mental health is increasing. Building strong bonds and connecting to youth can protect their mental health. Schools and parents can create these protective relationships with students and help them grow into healthy adulthood.

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    • Important reminder this #BacktoSchool season: Students are more likely to thrive if they know they matter and that caring adults are looking out for their safety and success. #YouthVoices #ConnectionIsKey https://t.co/sYeWbaExwE https://t.co/rcPBLAt3Im