Mental Health Effects on Foster Youth
Youth need stable environments, trusted adults, and safe spaces where they feel comfortable expressing themselves without judgment.
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What I Learned About Foster Care and Why It Matters to Me
Many youth come into the system after going through trauma, separation, or instability, and because of that, a large percentage struggle with mental health challenges.
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Tactics of Helping Loved Ones: An Analysis
When talking to a loved one who is dismayed, sometimes one can say something that they feel is correct, but accidentally hurt the person. This is very common and happens to most people, but often there are different tactics people will try throughout their lives. Zhao et al. try to answer the question of what
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The Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak: What Happened and Why the World Is Watching
The MV Hondius was a trip that was going from Argentina and traveling across remote islands on a wildlife excursion. According to reports, the first passenger became ill during the voyage and later died.
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How young people should (not) respond to emerging outbreaks — and what preparedness after COVID should look like instead
Building on these observations, this viewpoint reflects on how young people can respond constructively to emerging outbreaks through evidence-based communication, informed engagement, sustained participation, solidarity, and meaningful involvement in preparedness efforts.