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Daily News Lesson February 23 2024

Signs to look for as eating disorders affect more adolescent boys

Learn about actions that can be taken to help those with eating disorders

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Daily News Lesson April 14 2023

On Our Minds: How gymnast Jordan Chiles had to fill 'the the hugest shoes of all time'

Hear from Jordan Chiles on how she manages the stress of expectations

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Daily News Lesson April 09 2023

On Our Minds: How to choose a path after high school

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Daily News Lesson March 17 2023

On Our Minds: LeBron James gives advice for teen mental health

On this episode of “On Our Minds,” basketball star LeBron James answers questions about how he keeps stress at bay

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Educator Voices February 27 2023

Educator Voice: The youth mental health crisis — What teachers need to know

Teacher Sari Beth Rosenberg shares thoughts on teen mental health crisis and resources that can help

A teacher wears a mask inside Santa Fe South High School

Daily News Lesson August 23 2022

Experiencing back-to-school nerves? Watch these stories and share your own

Hear why for some students back to school this year is still not back to normal

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Lesson Plan May 25 2022

Lesson plan: What is mental health? Discuss using this podcast by two teen reporters

Listen to student mental health podcast 'On Our Minds' and build strategies to discuss well-being

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