7 Oct 2008 15:42 Africa/Lagos
FRC to Host Panel Discussion on Post-Abortion Mental Health Effects
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Thursday, October 9, at 10:00 am, Family Research Council, will host a panel discussion with leading researchers and clinicians on abortion history and associated mental health effects. Data from numerous studies will be discussed and analyzed to explore associations between abortion and mental health, and substance abuse disorders. Additionally, results from a national poll conducted through the Elliot Institute examining politics and post-abortion awareness will be presented. Join us to learn more about the body of research the American Psychological Association failed to assess in its recent report on abortion and mental health.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080930/FRCLOGO )
Who: Priscilla K. Coleman, Ph.D., Bowling Green State University;
Catherine T. Coyle, RN, Ph.D., Alliance for Post-Abortion
Research & Training; Tom McClusky, Vice President for Government Affairs, FRC; David Reardon, Ph.D., Elliot Institute; Vincent M. Rue, Ph.D., Institute for Pregnancy Loss; Martha Shuping, M.D., Shuping & Associates
What: Panel Discussion: Post-Abortion Mental Health Effects, Awareness, and Politics
When: Thursday, October 9, 2008
10:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Family Research Council
801 G St, NW
Washington, DC 20001
RSVP: 1-800-225-4008
http://www.frc.org/
*Complimentary lunch will be served*
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080930/FRCLOGO
Source: Family Research Council
CONTACT: J.P. Duffy or Maria Donovan, both of the Family Research
Council, +1-866-FRC-News
Web Site: http://www.frc.org/
Showing posts with label Teens. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Teens. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Are Social Networking Sites Endangering Young Teens? Study Finds Maybe Not
5 Feb 2008 02:55 Africa/Lagos
Are Social Networking Sites Endangering Young Teens? Study Finds Maybe Not
SANTA ANA, Calif., Feb. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --
Youth may be more likely victimized while using instant messenger and visiting chat rooms than while using social networking sites, new research this week reports.
The study, conducted by child health researchers Michele Ybarra of Internet Solutions for Kids and Kimberly Mitchell of the University of New Hampshire, set out to look at the places online where youth are most likely to experience sexual solicitation and harassment. The researchers, whose study is published in Pediatrics, found that among the almost 1600 children and adolescents 10-15 years-old surveyed nationally, 4% reported experiencing an unwanted sexual solicitation and 9% reported being harassed while on a social networking site. Solicitations were reported 59% more often in instant messaging however, and 19% more often in chat rooms than social networking sites. More surprising, harassments were reported 96% more often in instant messaging than in social networking sites. "Are victimizations happening in social networking sites? Yes," Ybarra explains, "but they're happening with greater frequency in instant messaging and chat rooms."
The authors say the results serve as a warning for parents not to focus exclusively on social networking sites. "Internet safety is not just about whether your child is on MySpace or not. You should know what your children are doing on MySpace and Facebook. But you also need to know what your children are doing in school, after school, at parties, at the mall, online - basically all environments in which they engage. You can't just focus on one place and assume that your job is done."
An estimated 15% of children and adolescents are targeted by unwanted sexual solicitation each year, including being asked to talk about sex, provide personal sexual information, or engage in sexual behavior online when they do not want to. Depending on the type of harassment and the age of the children surveyed, 9-30% of youth are harassed yearly. Current events have raised public awareness and concern about the risks young people face when they are in social networking sites. Most recent was the case of Megan Meier, a teenager who committed suicide after her online 'boyfriend', an adult pretending to be her age, broke up with her. In an effort to protect the safety of children and adolescents, various laws have been proposed such as requiring social networking sites to introduce software capable of age verification.
The latest study is good news for parents, Ybarra says. The majority of young people using the Internet are never harassed and never experience unwanted sexual solicitation. This includes social networking sites. Adults also need to understand that for many youth, Ybarra advises, their online world is an extension of their offline world. "Young people experiencing problems online are often experiencing problems offline as well. We need to make sure that we are giving them the support and tools to healthfully navigate across all environments, both online and offline."
Source: Internet Solutions for Kids
CONTACT: Joe Schwab, Internet Solutions for Kids, +1-877-302-6858,
joe@ISolutions4Kids.org
Web site: http://www.is4k.com/
Are Social Networking Sites Endangering Young Teens? Study Finds Maybe Not
SANTA ANA, Calif., Feb. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --
Youth may be more likely victimized while using instant messenger and visiting chat rooms than while using social networking sites, new research this week reports.
The study, conducted by child health researchers Michele Ybarra of Internet Solutions for Kids and Kimberly Mitchell of the University of New Hampshire, set out to look at the places online where youth are most likely to experience sexual solicitation and harassment. The researchers, whose study is published in Pediatrics, found that among the almost 1600 children and adolescents 10-15 years-old surveyed nationally, 4% reported experiencing an unwanted sexual solicitation and 9% reported being harassed while on a social networking site. Solicitations were reported 59% more often in instant messaging however, and 19% more often in chat rooms than social networking sites. More surprising, harassments were reported 96% more often in instant messaging than in social networking sites. "Are victimizations happening in social networking sites? Yes," Ybarra explains, "but they're happening with greater frequency in instant messaging and chat rooms."
The authors say the results serve as a warning for parents not to focus exclusively on social networking sites. "Internet safety is not just about whether your child is on MySpace or not. You should know what your children are doing on MySpace and Facebook. But you also need to know what your children are doing in school, after school, at parties, at the mall, online - basically all environments in which they engage. You can't just focus on one place and assume that your job is done."
An estimated 15% of children and adolescents are targeted by unwanted sexual solicitation each year, including being asked to talk about sex, provide personal sexual information, or engage in sexual behavior online when they do not want to. Depending on the type of harassment and the age of the children surveyed, 9-30% of youth are harassed yearly. Current events have raised public awareness and concern about the risks young people face when they are in social networking sites. Most recent was the case of Megan Meier, a teenager who committed suicide after her online 'boyfriend', an adult pretending to be her age, broke up with her. In an effort to protect the safety of children and adolescents, various laws have been proposed such as requiring social networking sites to introduce software capable of age verification.
The latest study is good news for parents, Ybarra says. The majority of young people using the Internet are never harassed and never experience unwanted sexual solicitation. This includes social networking sites. Adults also need to understand that for many youth, Ybarra advises, their online world is an extension of their offline world. "Young people experiencing problems online are often experiencing problems offline as well. We need to make sure that we are giving them the support and tools to healthfully navigate across all environments, both online and offline."
Source: Internet Solutions for Kids
CONTACT: Joe Schwab, Internet Solutions for Kids, +1-877-302-6858,
joe@ISolutions4Kids.org
Web site: http://www.is4k.com/
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Natasha Talks Accessories: A Teen's Guide to Fashion, Clothes, Jewelry and Makeup
29 Nov 2007 11:06 Africa/Lagos
Natasha Talks Accessories: A Teen's Guide to Fashion, Clothes, Jewelry and Makeup
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29 /PRNewswire/ --
The easiest way to change your look is through accessories, says Natasha Darras, 16, a rising star on the high school golf circuit in southern California.
"When it comes to fashion, clothes, jewelry and make up, shop inexpensive places and splurge only on important pieces," Natasha says. "I only buy expensive things that I can wear and use for a long time."
Natasha offers some inexpensive ways to update a wardrobe for minimal cost and maximum value.
-- Add scarves. You can wear them on your head, around your neck and
they look great.
-- One quick and easy look that really works is layering your jewelry.
Bargains I find in vintage and thrift stores are my prettiest pieces
and long necklaces look great layered.
-- When wearing short necklaces, just wear one at a time.
-- If you wear a uniform, dress it up with accessories and make sure you
don't break the dress code.
"Makeup has been a hurdle for me," says Natasha. "I think it is really important even though some of my friends don't wear it. They think it takes too much time. Since I like my look to be natural and light, applying just a little can make a big difference and it doesn't take any time at all."
Natasha has learned that buying makeup at the drug store is the best value. Expensive makeup never worked any better for her and the long-lasting lipstick is much cheaper too. Because she likes to experiment, it makes sense to buy 2 or 3 shadows for a few dollars.
She says mascara all works about the same, so she suggests that you save your money and get it at the drugstore too.
"My skin is more normal than perfect. Since I really have to work to have good skin, I spend more and buy the bare mineral type of cover up, base, foundation or powder," says Natasha. "When I use that as a barrier, it keeps my skin from reacting to other products and it allows me to have good looking skin without spending a fortune."
Available Topic Expert(s): For information on the listed expert(s), click appropriate link. Natasha Darras http://profnet.prnewswire.com/Subscriber/ExpertProfile.aspx?ei=69897
Source: Natasha Darras
CONTACT: Robin Nolan of McDavid Public Relations, robin@mcdavidpr.com,
for Natasha Darras
NOTE TO EDITORS: Natasha available for interviews.
Natasha Talks Accessories: A Teen's Guide to Fashion, Clothes, Jewelry and Makeup
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29 /PRNewswire/ --
The easiest way to change your look is through accessories, says Natasha Darras, 16, a rising star on the high school golf circuit in southern California.
"When it comes to fashion, clothes, jewelry and make up, shop inexpensive places and splurge only on important pieces," Natasha says. "I only buy expensive things that I can wear and use for a long time."
Natasha offers some inexpensive ways to update a wardrobe for minimal cost and maximum value.
-- Add scarves. You can wear them on your head, around your neck and
they look great.
-- One quick and easy look that really works is layering your jewelry.
Bargains I find in vintage and thrift stores are my prettiest pieces
and long necklaces look great layered.
-- When wearing short necklaces, just wear one at a time.
-- If you wear a uniform, dress it up with accessories and make sure you
don't break the dress code.
"Makeup has been a hurdle for me," says Natasha. "I think it is really important even though some of my friends don't wear it. They think it takes too much time. Since I like my look to be natural and light, applying just a little can make a big difference and it doesn't take any time at all."
Natasha has learned that buying makeup at the drug store is the best value. Expensive makeup never worked any better for her and the long-lasting lipstick is much cheaper too. Because she likes to experiment, it makes sense to buy 2 or 3 shadows for a few dollars.
She says mascara all works about the same, so she suggests that you save your money and get it at the drugstore too.
"My skin is more normal than perfect. Since I really have to work to have good skin, I spend more and buy the bare mineral type of cover up, base, foundation or powder," says Natasha. "When I use that as a barrier, it keeps my skin from reacting to other products and it allows me to have good looking skin without spending a fortune."
Available Topic Expert(s): For information on the listed expert(s), click appropriate link. Natasha Darras http://profnet.prnewswire.com/Subscriber/ExpertProfile.aspx?ei=69897
Source: Natasha Darras
CONTACT: Robin Nolan of McDavid Public Relations, robin@mcdavidpr.com,
for Natasha Darras
NOTE TO EDITORS: Natasha available for interviews.
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