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What creates a safe, supportive learning environment

What creates a safe, supportive learning environment

Aug 15, 2023 | Children-Youth, Families, Teens

What creates a safe, supportive learning environment? Experts said restorative justice – a philosophy that emphasizes a community-oriented approach to address wrongdoings, needs and responsibilities of the classroom – is also crucial to a safe school environment.

Social Media Affecting Your Child’s Mental Health?

Social Media Affecting Your Child’s Mental Health?

Jun 5, 2023 | Children-Youth, Families, News

U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory about social media’s impact on youth mental health. While social media can provide benefits for some children and youth, there is a growing body of research about potential harms social media use poses.

Youth Suicide Rates Increased During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Youth Suicide Rates Increased During the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 22, 2023 | Children-Youth, News, Services

Youth suicide rates increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study supported by National Institute of Mental Health.

The Kids Aren’t All Right—but Hope Can Help

The Kids Aren’t All Right—but Hope Can Help

Feb 24, 2023 | Children-Youth

It’s hard to feel hopeful in a world where we can’t even agree on basic facts.

DGS’s and CEB New Partnership

DGS’s and CEB New Partnership

Nov 2, 2022 | Children-Youth, Events, Families, News, Outreach, Services

DGS establishes at the Community Education Building in Wilmington.

DGS receives American Gift Fund donation

DGS receives American Gift Fund donation

Oct 19, 2022 | Charity, Children-Youth, News

$25k donation from the American Gift Fund. Funds support critical behavioral health services for Delaware youth.

Experts weigh in on best ways to protect kids from cyberbullying

Experts weigh in on best ways to protect kids from cyberbullying

Sep 15, 2022 | Children-Youth, Families, News, Teens

A recent survey by the RCMP found that 31% of Canadian youth say they have been cyberbullied before.

Mental health is key to a child’s overall health

Mental health is key to a child’s overall health

Aug 9, 2022 | Children-Youth, Families, News, Services, Teens

Many children will experience a mental health and/or substance use problem before age 18. In a survey of 80,000 youth around the world, 1 in 4 reported depressive symptoms and 1 in 5 experienced anxiety symptoms.

Student mental health crisis much vaster

Student mental health crisis much vaster

Aug 7, 2022 | Children-Youth, Families, News, Outreach, Services, Teens

The crisis of student mental health is much vaster than we realize. Schools surveyed have voiced concerns about student depression, anxiety and trauma.

Gov, Carney signs mental health bills at Sean’s House

Gov, Carney signs mental health bills at Sean’s House

Aug 3, 2022 | Children-Youth, Events, Families, News

Gov. John Carney (D) signed 3 mental health bills, implementing more proactive measures to treat mental illness.

What I learned as Delaware’s governor can change how we care for kids | Tom Carper

What I learned as Delaware’s governor can change how we care for kids | Tom Carper

Jul 9, 2022 | Children-Youth, Families, News

There were many things I wish a magic wand could fix. But as a father of three sons and as a public servant, this answer was easy: I’d use it to strengthen families — the basic building block of society — by giving every child in Delaware a safe home and access to affordable, quality health care.

World Suicide Prevention Day

World Suicide Prevention Day

Sep 8, 2021 | Children-Youth, Events, Families, News, Outreach, Services, Teens

In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day, the Delaware Children’s Department is raising awareness of suicide warning signs and helpful resources, especially during this unprecedented global pandemic. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, #WSPD, #bethelight, #WSPD2021

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Delaware Guidance Services’ MISSION is to “provide quality therapeutic services to children, youth, and their families to increase their social, emotional, and behavioral wellness” and its VISION for Delaware is “resilient families nurturing children’s well-being.”

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