How physical activity helps teens find balance and reduce stress

How physical activity helps teens find balance and reduce stress

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 3:41 PM HST
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By HI Now Staff
Kingsley Ah You, Dean of Student Well-Being for Athletics at Kamehameha Schools Kapālama, shares tips on how physical activity can help reduce stress and improve mental wellness.
NAMI Hawaii offers free programs for youth mental health

NAMI Hawaii offers free programs for youth mental health

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 1:56 PM HST
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By HI Now Staff
NAMI Hawaii's Executive Director, Kumi Macdonald, and Young Adult Volunteer, Asianna Torres, talks about their free youth mental health programs!
Helping friends and family members on the Autism Spectrum

Helping friends and family members on the Autism Spectrum

Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 10:33 AM HST
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By HI Now Staff
Learn about the Autism Spectrum and how to support friends and family members that may be on the spectrum!
Tips to reduce excessive screen time for kids

Tips to reduce excessive screen time for kids

Updated: Jul. 12, 2023 at 10:22 AM HST
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By HI Now Staff
Lauren Paer from Fairplay’s Screen Time Action Network and Vinaya Sivakumar from Heads Up shares tips to reduce excessive screen time for kids!
Sleep hygiene tips for teens

Sleep hygiene tips for teens

Updated: Jul. 5, 2023 at 9:48 AM HST
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By HI Now Staff
Cohen Clinic at Child & Family Service's Lead Clinician, Tatiana Abasolo, LMHC, CCMHC, shares with us the three ways teens can get better sleep!
8 Sources of Strength to help you overcome tough situations

8 Sources of Strength to help you overcome tough situations

Updated: Jun. 21, 2023 at 11:14 AM HST
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By HI Now Staff
University of Hawai`i's Graduate Assistants, Davis Rehuher and Genesia Paolo, discusses Hawaii’s Caring System Initiative's Sources of Strength program!
How to improve your mental health from the effects of social media and gaming

How to improve your mental health from the effects of social media and gaming

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 11:17 AM HST
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By HI Now Staff
Amanda Martinez and Nicholas Bongcaron from Mental Health America of Hawai`i, shares self-care tips and healthy habits to improve your mental health!
Snacking tips for mental wellness for teens

Snacking tips for mental wellness for teens

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 5:04 PM HST
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By HI Now Staff
Registered Dietician and Professor of Nutrition, Jinan Banna, PhD, RD, shares with us nutrition and snack tips that may help teens maintain mental wellness!
The value of family dinners

The value of family dinners

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 10:46 AM HST
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By HI Now Staff
Marriage & Family Therapists Dr. Blendine Hawkins and Yvone Manupuna, share how family dinners are effective in bringing families closer and more connected!
The benefits of yoga and wellness practices for teens

The benefits of yoga and wellness practices for teens

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 10:41 AM HST
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By HI Now Staff
Marilee Rose Stonestree from Enchanting Ages, shares with us yoga techniques teens can access easily throughout the day to help work through challenges!
Parents should be aware that the effects of social distancing exist within our children and to...

The effects of social distancing on our youth during the pandemic, can still be seen today

Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 1:09 PM HST
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By HI Now Staff
Parents should be aware that the effects of social distancing exist within our children and to observe their behavior and talk and listen to them.
Primary care physicians play an important role when it comes to teen mental health

Primary care physicians play an important role when it comes to teen mental health

Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 12:46 PM HST
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By HI Now Staff
Dr. Robert Wotring of Hawai‘i Pacific Health Medical Group, shares how primary care physicians play a significant role when identifying mental health issues!
How parents can help their teens when it comes to mental health

How parents can help their teens when it comes to mental health

Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 9:49 AM HST
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By HI Now Staff
Dr. Bart Pillen from Hawai‘i Pacific Health, talks about how parents can identify and address mental health-related issues in their teens!

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