Speakers Address Preteen Depression at Sixth Alliance Luncheon
Preventing and treating depression in preteens was the focus of the Feb. 23 Preteen Alliance luncheon co-sponsored by Kaiser Permanente and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. Stanford psychiatrist Frances Wren, MD, discussed warning signs of depression and other mental health issues, and reviewed research about early intervention programs. Shashank Joshi, MD, also a psychiatrist at Stanford, addressed what role schools can play when dealing with preteen depression, and reviewed a useful screening tool. For more information about the event, and to download the speakers' presentations, visit http://events.lpfch.org.

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Let's Make Preteens a Priority - "Friend" Us on Facebook
If you use Facebook, we encourage you be among the first to join our foundation's newly created group, Let's Make Kids a Priority. This group is for people who are dedicated to improving the health and well being of children. Members share ideas, stories, news, and data to help ensure that children are a top societal priority and that their needs are met. The group also will highlight upcoming Preteen Alliance events and be a catalyst for discussions around preteen-related issues.
To join: http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=589361179&k=55A2X6PXPV5M5ACDTJX4QV


Report Examines Media Influence on Teen and Preteen Attitudes About Sex
A new report, "Managing the Media Monster: The Influence of Media (from Television to Text Messages) on Teen Sexual Behavior and Attitudes," examines how the media influence sexual knowledge, attitudes, and behavior -- both positively and negatively. The report was published by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/resources/monster/Media_Monster.pdf

Preventing Emotional and Behavioral Problems Before Adolescence
A survey of adults found that half of all lifetime cases of mental disorders began by age 14, according to a new book by the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine. This book emphasizes the importance of focusing prevention efforts on young people, and summarizes the latest research on preventing mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. It also highlights classroom and other interventions that work.
http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=12480&page=1




Students Discuss Experiences with LD or ADD
Parents Helping Parents sponsors this annual panel discussion, during which students with learning disorders or Attention Deficit Disorder share their experiences and coping techniques. Tuesday, March 10, in San Jose.
http://www.kidscal.org/event/205195

Navigating the Tough Terrain of the Teen and Preteen Years
Hand in Hand offers this workshop to help parents learn how to remain thoughtful and supportive when preteens and teens experience life challenges. Wednesday, March 11, in Palo Alto.
http://www.kidscal.org/event/205315

Reading to Dogs
Children and preteens who are reluctant to read in front of peers can hone their skills by practicing reading to a therapy dog at the Pacifica Sharp Park Library. Saturday, March 14, in Pacifica.
http://www.kidscal.org/event/204801

Find more events focused on preteens on kidscal.org: http://www.kidscal.org
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If you have information about preteen events or activities for the next newsletter, please send it to preteens@lpfch.org.

The Preteen Alliance promotes the emotional and behavioral health of preteens by using information to raise public awareness and inform regional action. The Alliance has more than 1,600 members and anyone is welcome to join. For more information, see http://www.preteenalliance.org/about.html.

Also on preteenalliance.org:

  • Research About Preteens: Find recent research commissioned by the foundation regarding preteens, as well as links to other relevant research.
  • Resources and Services: Preteenalliance.org's resources page links to websites and services on topics affecting preteens.
  • Data on Preteens: Find preteen-specific facts on bullying, gang involvement, stress, weight, and other topics – all from kidsdata.org’s database of local children’s facts.

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