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ICYMI January 2024
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Read our latest roundup of notable child injury prevention news articles from December 2023. 

Online Therapy for Teens

New York City joins a growing list of cities experimenting with a novel idea: free online mental health therapy for teenagers. 

Speaking Up on Mental Health: Online Essay Contest

The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities is offering an online essay contest for high schoolers with the theme "Speaking Up About Mental Health". 

Explaining Opioid Addiction to Children Using Muppets

Sesame Workshop has developed some of the first materials, including videos and other online resources featuring Muppet characters, to help teach children about opioid addiction. 

Keeping Children Safe from Blinds

Every year, children can become injured when playing with cords from blinds and other window coverings. This article shares some tips to keep children safe. 

Social Media and Teens

A new report on the impact of social media on the mental and physical health of teens was released this past month. Resources include materials for parents and a video.