Should adolescents start school later?
From an article by Bold and other sources
Various pilot programs have found that later secondary school start times may help students get more sleep, feel less depressed, attend school more, and achieve higher grades. But it depends on..
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Building youth resilience
From an article by Bold
Resilience is not just something individual - like perseverance or grit. It is also about navigating resources – both social and non-social – that are available in the wider environment.
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Volunteering and the positive impact on mental health
From a report by the Australian Institute of Famil
"This study shows the tremendous benefits of youth volunteering. The act of helping others and building empathy and understanding, is a critical protective factor against mental ill-health."
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Digital Compass
From an article by the Behavioral Insights Team
A behaviourally informed programme, designed with young people to help them behave ethically online. A positive impact on their online experiences; knowledge, new coping strategies, responsibility, consequences of their actions.
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Preparing young people for the world of work
From a report by the Chartered Institute of Person
Many think they did not receive enough support in education to prepare for careers. Many dissatisfied with current job, career progression due to poor-quality management and lack of training holding them back.
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Cooking lessons as youthwork?
From Salvation Army's Caring Magazine
'Chopped Jr' consists of physical activity, cooking, measuring, kitchen equipment, reading recipes, budgeting, cooking techniques. It ends with a competition where the chefs make a meal for the judges.
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