Intimate partner violence
Many young people have their first intimate and romantic relationships during their teen years. While these intimate relationships are often healthy and respectful, unfortunately many are tainted by violence.
Physical activity
When we talk about physical activity in teens, we often think about games, competitions and tournaments. But did you know that the benefits movement has on teens can be observed well before the physical activity reaches a competitive level?
Eating habits
L’adolescence est une période de plus grande autonomie durant laquelle l’entourage et les milieux de vie peuvent influencer de façon favorable ou non les choix alimentaires des jeunes.
Body Image
With its multiple physical and psychological changes, adolescence is a period during which accepting and being satisfied with one’s appearance takes on major proportions.
Smoking
Adolescence is a critical period when it comes to experimenting with smoking. Most adult smokers will tell you they started smoking during their teen years. Hence the importance of preventing smoking in teenagers and of helping teenage smokers in their
Vaping
Vaping has become very popular with teenagers, who too often do not realize that e-cigarettes can contain nicotine. In addition to its powerful addictive properties, nicotine is known to alter brain development in teens, affecting memory and concentration.
Sexuality
As a parent, you want your teen to feel comfortable and take pleasure in exploring their sexuality, free from any health risks, negative influences (pressure, sense of obligation, threats), discrimination, or violence (physical, psychological, or sexual).
Mental health
Being in good mental health means feeling well. It means feeling good enough to engage with others, to take on the challenges of everyday life, to do your schoolwork or your job. Good mental health also means having the ability
Screen time
On le sait, on le voit : les ados, mais aussi les adultes, passent beaucoup de temps devant un écran de téléphone, d’ordinateur, de télévision. Ça fait partie de nos vies. Bien souvent, on ne se rend même pas compte
Violence
The prevalence and severity of violence among teenagers cannot be denied. Whether it is online or offline, violence in the form of rumours or exclusion (indirect aggression) is just as bad as punches and threats (direct aggression). The many consequences