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Let’s Talk About Sex(ual) Health

Teen Health Mississippi

The pages also include information about the type of sex education provided in the county’s school districts and what their priority for our CHART program is. THMS Programs LinkedUp : Finding healthcare after leaving high school can be a daunting task, but Teen Health Mississippi is here to help.

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3 Things Schools Can Do to REALLY Improve Student Health

SHAPE America

If you were to travel across the United States asking schools how they approach health education, you’d get a VERY wide range of responses. Some schools avoid the topic altogether. Some schools even host teen clinics right on campus. Let’s take a closer look at how each of these three strategies works in schools.

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Helpful Resources for Teaching Sex Education

Teen Health Mississippi

If you’re new to teaching sex education or thinking about adding it to your class schedule, there are lots of resources and trainings to lean on as you get comfortable in your role. According to a study by the Centers for Disease Control , 48% of Mississippi high school students say they’ve had sex, and of those, 44.2%

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Supporting and Equipping Youth and Their Communities for National Adolescent Health Month

Teen Health Mississippi

In addition to May being Sex Ed for All Month , it is also National Adolescent Health Month. Our LinkedUp program works with school-based health centers in Mississippi to help young people learn about their healthcare options as they transition from high school to college, the workforce, the military, or wherever their plans take them.

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4 Sex Education Stats That Show We Can Do Better For Teens

Teen Health Mississippi

Let’s dive into four sex education stats that help explain the limits and opportunities of sexual and reproductive health classes in our schools. Sex Education Stats You Should Know. High school teachers provide 6.2 hours of sex education on average. Want to help? And will you join us?

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Live Well: Reproductive and Sexual Health

Human Kinetics

Customize health and sex education instruction to meet local needs Middle school and high school health education and sex education standards vary from state to state and from district to district.

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‘Youth Are the Future’: A Conversation With a Project ME. Influencer

Teen Health Mississippi

It doesn’t feel like a school project. The thing that I like that we talk about most is probably (safer) sex, red flags (in relationships), trusted adults, and what to look for in a partner (healthy relationships). I feel like it’s kind of similar for other schools in Mississippi. How has your experience been with Project ME.

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