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23 Apr

100 Healthy Activities for Youth

As the school year winds down, many young people may find themselves with more free time, changing routines and opportunities to explore new interests. While breaks from school can be exciting, they can also increase boredom and unstructured time—two factors that can...
31 Mar

Leadership Decoded: Register Now to Attend GTI 2026!

What if leadership wasn’t a mystery—but something you could break down, understand and put into practice? At Georgia Teen Institute (GTI) 2026, we are uncovering what it truly means to lead. This year’s theme, Leadership Decoded, invites Youth Action Teams to step...
20 Mar

Helping Youth Navigate Stress

Stress is a normal part of life, especially for young people balancing school, activities, friendships, social pressures, family responsibilities and uncertainty about the future. While some stress can motivate growth and problem-solving, ongoing or overwhelming...
16 Feb

Everyday Skill Building: Helping Teens Grow as Leaders

Leadership development doesn’t only happen through formal titles or special programs. For teens, leadership skills can be built in everyday moments—when they’re given responsibility, encouraged to speak up and trusted to contribute in meaningful ways. By intentionally...
9 Feb

Daily Practices to Strengthen Relationships and Prevent Risk

Strong relationships are one of the most powerful protective factors in young people’s lives. When teens feel connected to trusted adults and peers, they are more likely to make healthy choices, seek help when they need it and navigate challenges with resilience....
2 Feb

Creating Alcohol-Free Spaces Where Teens Thrive

Alcohol is one of the most widely used substances among young people, and the environments teens spend time in play a powerful role in shaping their choices, behaviors and expectations. While individual education and skill-building are important, prevention doesn’t...
21 Jan

Five Ways Youth Programs Can Strengthen Mentoring

Mentoring doesn’t only happen in formal, one-on-one matches. In youth programs, mentoring shows up in everyday interactions—when adults listen, when young people feel seen and when relationships are built on trust over time. By strengthening these moments, programs...
20 Jan

Small Steps That Save Lives: Reducing Access to Lethal Means

When we talk about preventing suicide and overdose, one of the most effective and evidence-based strategies is also one of the simplest: reducing access to lethal means during moments of crisis. Most suicidal crises are brief. They often last minutes or hours, not...
2 Jan

Prevention Project Planning: 2026 Awareness Days

We look forward to seeing the many projects our Youth Action Teams will complete this year! Below, we have provided a timeline of  cause awareness months, weeks and days to help you plan timely and relevant projects and events related to prevention and health and...
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