by Student Health 101 | Nov 7, 2018 | Emotional health
Macaela Mackenzie & Anna-Marie Jaeschke High school friendships aren’t confined to students’ lives on the weekends—they’re a key part of ensuring student health and success at school. “Healthy friendships are important at every age,” says Dr. Marjorie Hogan, a...
by Student Health 101 | Jan 3, 2018 | Emotional health, General health
By Macaela Mackenzie Minding students’ mental health is just as important as monitoring their physical health. “If we don’t take care of our mental health, we may not be able to reach our goals, maintain good relationships, and function well in day-to-day situations,”...
by Student Health 101 | Jan 16, 2017 | Emotional health
By Renée Morrison If you’re like most people involved in the lives of high schoolers, you’re no stranger to teen mood swings. For adolescents, the boost in hormones during puberty—added to the stress of getting good grades and fitting in socially—can cause drastic...
by Ally Carlton-Smith | Oct 27, 2015 | Emotional health, General health, Physical health, Public interest
When you think of a person who might have an eating disorder, do you automatically think of a girl or woman? Most of us do. But research shows that boys and men experience them too. In fact, we’re seeing higher numbers of males reporting dissatisfaction with their...
by Ally Carlton-Smith | Sep 10, 2015 | Emotional health, General health, Public interest
“How does Student Health 101 ensure that the content is inclusive and sensitive to our school’s diverse audiences?” Recently a health educator at one of our client universities asked us this question. The short answer is that our editorial approaches are...
by Ally Carlton-Smith | Jun 2, 2015 | Emotional health, General health, Physical health, Sexual health
From the food in the cafeteria to PE classes to counseling resources, schools play a vital role in influencing the health of their students. Here at SH101, we provide an additional tool for schools to help students become healthier individuals. Our e-magazine meets...