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August 28, 2020
How COVID-19 Is Affecting Teens’ Mental Health
This post is contributed by CHOICES counselor Joanna Robertson, M.MFT, LMFT, LPC Like most of us, adolescents had their world turned upside down back in March by the Coronavirus pandemic. As teens prepare to return to school, I want to share a few of the ways COVID-19 has affected teens’ mental health, how this impacts... Read more »
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East Lake High School
East Lake High School SADD, led by the inspiring Jean Ramos, has done remarkable work with her SADD Chapter Students all year long! Ms. Ramos and the East Lake SADD Chapter preformed seatbelt safety checks before and after spring break, chaperoned her club’s participation in a candlelight vigil for Pinellas County NOPE task force, forked the lawn of her school to raise awareness for distracted driving...
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✨Safe and attentive driving starts with you! Set the GPS and music playlist before you start driving. Leave the hou… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1402991310001242119
⁉️ Did you know? When a teen driver has their friends in the car, the risk of a crash increases dramatically! Two a… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1402252879986057218
🚨Driving high on marijuana poses a risk to everyone on the road. According to MADD, next to alcohol, marijuana is t… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1400814127468195841
⁉️ The truth? High driving is impaired driving! Make the safe decision to never drive impaired or get in the car wi… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1395374818195824647
🛣 Parents are the key to a safe ride! Set a good example for your teen driver by following the posted speed limit,… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1395009849453391873
🛣 Parents are the key to a safe ride! Set a good example for your teen driver by following the posted speed limit,… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1394644175010865157
⛑Florida Law requires that anyone under 21 must wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle. Regardless of your age, tak… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1394286229227716615
Teens report drinking more when they have a parent that allows them to drink. Clear family rules on the consequence… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1392118090809421826
🚘 Younger drivers are far more likely to be in a serious crash when driving at night. Reduced visibility, inexperie… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1391793328581136394
Teens have the lowest rate of safety belt use of any age group. 👎 ✨Using a safety belt is one of the most effectiv… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1390290382450216960
It only takes a second of driver inattention to cause a dangerous scenario. Teens are especially vulnerable to cras… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1389574704214773762
Safe and attentive driving starts with you! Set the GPS and music playlist before you start driving. Leave the hous… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1385588455145578499
We all have a part to play in the fight to end distracted driving. This can include not driving while tired or upse… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1385227851671080962
Distracted drivers experience inattention blindness. They do not process everything in the roadway to monitor their… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1384871245162897411
RT @FLTeenSafeDrive: The truth? High driving is impaired driving! Make safe decisions today and always... Never drive impaired and speak up…