You may be aware that over 60 percent of women and girls in Third World and developing nations do not have access to feminine hygiene products, but did you know that it's also an issue here in the U.S.? Women and girls who live below the federal poverty line often cannot afford sanitary pads and tampons, sometimes causing them to stay home from school for a few days each month.
Sarah Reyes
Content Manager - Graduation Coach Campaign - Philadelphia
in collaboration with
Dana Careless, LPC
Manager for Health Promotion - DBHIDS
Academic pressure. Report cards. Peer pressure. Detention. Test results.
When we think of ways to improve a student’s performance in school, improving his or her mental health isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind, but it may be one of the most important factors in student success.
H. Jean Wright II, PsyD
Director
Behavioral Health and Justice-Related Services
Knowing the difference between typical adolescent behavior, and behaviors that should be cause for concern can be difficult to assess for parents, family members, and for those who care for our youth.
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