Words Can Work > Issues and Answers > Adolescent Mental Health: Depression



View all issues

Alcohol Underage drinking

The average age kids take their first drink is 11 for boys and 13 years old for girls. Many parents feel powerless to prevent underage drinking. Others see it as a harmless rite of passage. But children who drink are being injured, becoming addicted, and losing opportunities to grow and learn.

Get the story about the reasons kids drink and how you can help prevent underage drinking.

Learn the facts reminds why to talk early and often.
Find the answer offers tips and the words for lifesaving conversations.

Next >> Get the story

Next >>

Eating disorders   Bulimia
Bullying   Power and the powerless
Mental health   Identifying youth at risk
Alcohol   Drinking and driving
Alcohol   Peer pressure

Read more issues >

	The Power of Girls: Inside and Out - DVD Girls tell how friends, parents, or other caregivers helped them handle bullying, eating disorders, early sexual activity, and deep loss.
	Bullying: True Stories - DVD Young people tell their compelling stories about being bullied, including being cyberbullied and being the bully.
See more products >