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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

Research even shows that sex ed in high school can be a powerful rape reduction tool. I know that bringing programs like this to schools is hard work and sometimes encounters resistance. Promoting Activities to Decrease Bullying, Increase Parent Engagement, and Help Students Feel More Connected to School.

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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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Helpful Resources for Teaching Sex Education

Teen Health Mississippi

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% didn’t use a condom the last time they had sex. Resources for Teaching Sex Education. While it may feel like it at times, you’re not teaching on an island. Webinars.

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THMS Celebrates Community Health Center Week 2022

Teen Health Mississippi

Our LinkedUp project works with school-based health center sites of CHCs to ensure young people are aware of their healthcare options beyond high school. THMS has even worked with a CHC system to help them choose a reputable sex-ed curriculum that worked best for their community-based afterschool program.

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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.