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A Legacy of Compassion: Christine Kennefick’s Gift to Our Cancer Center Patients

For Christine Kennefick of Quincy, Massachusetts, cancer was not a short chapter; it was a 14-year journey marked by resilience, deep relationships...

A Legacy of Compassion: Christine Kennefick’s Gift to Our Cancer Center Patients

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Why Kids Bully, and How We Can Address It

Bullying is a sensitive topic, for both kids and parents. An Aspire Health Alliance psychologist explains the roots of bullying behavior and how parents can approach the subject with their children.

Why Kids Bully, and How We Can Address It

Karen Peterson of South Shore Health's Youth Health Connection

Q&A with Karen Peterson of Youth Health Connection

For 26 years, Youth Health Connection (YHC) has helped young people deal with the challenges they face as they mature. The group recently welcomed Karen Peterson to continue this critical program. Learn more about Karen's background and the future of the program.

Q&A with Karen Peterson of Youth Health Connection

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Teens and Mental Health: What Adults Need to Know

The teen years are crucial for both mental and physical development. Many teens face mental health challenges. It's important for parents to know the warning signs of mental health struggles and to know how to help their teens.

Teens and Mental Health: What Adults Need to Know

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For Young Adults, All Health Must Begin with Mental Health

Both JAMA and the CDC recently released troubling statistics surrounding suicide rates. This data reaffirms the need for an integrated approach to treating mental health.

For Young Adults, All Health Must Begin with Mental Health

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Four Steps to Helping Your Teenager Get a Good Night’s Sleep

The teenage years are crucial to the development of the body. One of the most important things for teens? A good night's sleep.

Four Steps to Helping Your Teenager Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Poison Control Center Update

Youth Health Connection Hosts Poison Control Center Expert

South Shore Health's Youth Health Connection hosted Cheryl Lang, education coordinator for the Massachusetts & Rhode Island Poison Control Center for an update on the Center's volume and types of calls.

Youth Health Connection Hosts Poison Control Center Expert

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Three Steps to Reduce Digital Depression in Teens

Digital depression is real. Barbara Green, PhD, Medical Director of Youth Health Connection, reflects on a recent discussion about teens and social media use.

Three Steps to Reduce Digital Depression in Teens

Barbara Green, PhD in 2005

Celebrating 25 Years of Promoting Healthy Families and Communities Across the South Shore

This year, Youth Health Connection celebrates its 25th year. South Shore Health takes a look back at the inspiration for the project, it's long history, and its bright future.

Celebrating 25 Years of Promoting Healthy Families and Communities Across the South Shore

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Shattering the Stigma of Mental Illness

When a celebrity’s death brings attention to behavioral health, we all suddenly discuss the all too often hushed topic of mental illness. Two mental health experts share how we can shatter the stigma.

Shattering the Stigma of Mental Illness