Did you know that children with obesity are at higher risk for having other chronic health conditions and diseases, such as asthma, sleep apnea, bone and joint problems, and type 2 diabetes? They also have more risk factors for heart disease like high blood pressure and high cholesterol than their normal weight peers. Learn more about National Childhood Obesity Month at the CDC.

This CDC-funded educational program, developed in collaboration with school nurse experts from North Carolina, was originally an in-person program at the Healthy Schools Academy held at the CDC in February 2018. The course is now available online and free for NASN members and non-members. Access the course and earn 4.25 CNE.

NASN is currently accepting research grant applications. The deadline is October 31, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

From viruses to vectors to victims, no one knows what the future will bring, but we can assess the threat and risk of new pathogens nearing our borders.

We will evaluate the conducive conditions that lead to outbreaks, identify potential disease threats and address the role of private industry and public partners in mitigating these risks through IPM-based mosquito control.

Since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendments Act of 2008 went into effect in 2010, school districts have struggled to come to grips with conditions that formerly were not considered disabilities, including episodic conditions such as food allergies. As schools navigate new COVID restrictions and meals in the classroom, protections for students with food allergies, celiac disease and related conditions are more critical than ever.

How can you help a school district understand and fulfill its responsibilities to students with allergies that may constitute disabilities? What rights and responsibilities do parents and students have? This webinar will address these issues at the K-12 level.

The relationship between depression and substance use is complicated, and even teenagers get caught in the tangle. Whether an adolescent turned to substances to self-medicate or use of substances led to developing symptoms of depression, we know that the combination increases the risk for both self-harm and suicide attempts. When a teen you love is dealing with both, what can you do?

In this webinar from Families for Depression Awareness, David Blair LCSW, CACIII, AAMFT, and Jamie Blair Echevarria, LCSW, LMFT, CACIII, cover how caring adults can fully engage in the process of prevention and treatment for adolescent substance use and depression. This program is designed for parents, guardians, family members, youth workers, and any caring adults interested in teen mental health.

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