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of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

    The .gov means its official.

    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    National Child Traumatic Stress Network
    The National Child Traumatic Stress Network offers resources on child trauma that were developed by the NCTSN. The site allows users to search specific topics or resources, enter keywords into a search box, and filter by resource type, trauma type, language, or audience. 

    Seize the Awkward
    Nobody likes an awkward silence. But when it comes to mental health, awkward silences don't have to be a bad thing. Seize the Awkward encourages teens and young adults to embrace the awkwardness and use this moment as an opportunity to reach out to a friend. The campaign focuses on that moment to break through the awkward silence to start a conversation about how they're feeling.

    Ultimate Guide to Mental Health and Education Resources for Kids and Teens
    To support the growing needs of children and teens, OnlineCounselingPrograms.com offers various resources on mental health and education related topics - from sexual identity to study skills – in the form of lists, articles, guides, videos, and more to support parents, teachers, professionals, and kids in social, academic, behavioral, and emotional development.

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