Exercise is an important part of keeping teens healthy. Encouraging healthy lifestyles in childrenand teens is important for when they grow older. Lifestyles that are learned in childhood aremore likely…
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Adolescent HealthHealth and WellnessHIVLife Skills
HIV/AIDS stigma and at risk behavoiurs
by thrivingby thrivingWhat is Stigma? People who are HIV-positive may be discriminated against or shunned in their communities because of misunderstandings or misconceptions about HIV and AIDS in the community. Adolescents may…
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Adolescent HealthGeneralHealth and WellnessLife Skills
Children rights are anchored in law
by thrivingby thrivingAccording to The Children’s Act 2022, every child has a right to life, survival, wellbeing, protection and development. They have a right to parental care and protection, the right to…
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With adolescence comes various changes to the body, both physical, mental and emotional. Personal hygiene becomes very important for every teen to master. Adolescence is the time to build on…
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Adolescent HealthGeneralHealth and WellnessLife Skills
Beware of and Fight Against Child Abuse
by thrivingby thrivingThe Child Protection Act, 2022, defines a “child” as an individual who has not attained the age of eighteen years. “Child abuse” includes – (a) the infliction of physical harm…
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Adolescent HealthGeneralHealth and WellnessLife SkillsMental Health
Early detection of depression in teens
by thrivingby thrivingTeenagers face real issues daily as this is the most awkward growth stage in their lives. Their bodies are undergoing major internal and external changes which can lead to struggles.…