May 6, 2016

Dangers Of Dieting

Being ridiculed by family members or looking different from peers can contribute to kids’ unhappiness with their bodies. “Body image dissatisfaction is associated with depression, low […]
May 6, 2016

Need to Know Tips

MASK quick tips to help your family. Tech: Study for the SATs on the go! Download the Official SAT Question of the Day app for iPhone […]
May 6, 2016

The Issue of Contagion

Along with the previously mentioned causal factors, a common environmental risk for teens can be exposure to the suicidal behavior of others. When a life is […]
May 6, 2016

Bullying Beyond the Halls

Amanda Atkinson was spending the last week of eighth grade at home, preparing to move to a new school. She had never been bullied before, so […]
April 22, 2016

MASK’s Need to Know Tips

Ongoing conversations on important topics should be revisited. Here are four simple tips to keep up to date on trending topics. Bully Building self-esteem is a […]
April 22, 2016

Cries For Help

Although threats of suicide and suicidal talk are not new phenomena, they have spread to online platforms in recent years. Making them not only more difficult […]
April 15, 2016

Generation Z

If there is one thing digital natives—a.k.a. Generation Z—strive for, it’s to be unique. Yet too often, people who stand out from the crowd are treated […]
April 8, 2016

Now What?

So, what’s a parent—or child—to do if bullying has reared its ugly head in your lives? If your child has been the target of a bully, […]
April 8, 2016

A Mother’s Story

The battle against anorexia puts one mother’s life in a new direction. Two years ago, Sandy Rautio had it all: a wonderful husband, four healthy and […]