April Prevention Activities

Posted by Susan Carney Apr 16, 2009

Lots of stuff going on this month.

April is STD Awareness Month. Perhaps it isn't the most exciting or comfortable topic to talk about, but its an important one. Check out Teens and STDs for some general info on sexually transmitted diseases. You can also visit the American Social Health Association website for tons of information and materials for getting the word our about STD prevention.

Its also National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Again, not something we really enjoy talking about..but child abuse is something that happens all the time, right in your own community. Find out what you can do to intervene if a child needs your help, and also what factors may help prevent the incidence of child abuse.

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, just in time for prom season. Do you know about Social Norms Marketing, and how its being used to address alcohol use on college campuses? Do you how alcohol use may impact teen's involvement in sexual activity? Do you know how teen organizations like SADD are working hard to help kids learn how to make positive decisions about risky behaviors like alcohol use?

And next weekend is the March of Dimes March for Babies. This cause is one very near and dear to my heart, as my twins were born 12 weeks premature 4 years ago. If you know someone who is participating in the walk, please consider sponsoring them!