Students are back in classrooms across NC, bringing new routines, friendships and challenges.One challenge too many students face is bullying. It's more than "kids being kids." Bullying can affect learning, safety and health. With awareness and action, schools, parents and students can work together to spot it and stop it.What Bulling Looks LikeBullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior that often occurs repeatedly. It can be:
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Did you know alcohol use leads to thousands of emergency room visits and deaths in North Carolina each year?Drinking too much alcohol can harm your health now and later. The less alcohol you drink, the better it is for your health. Excessive drinking can lead to injuries, illnesses and even death.
Did you know more than one in five North Carolina adults experienced mental illness in the past year? About one in 20 had a serious mental illness.You're not alone. Free, confidential help is available now.This Mental Health Awareness Month, North Carolina is sharing:
We bet you know someone who works in public health. We're your neighbors and friends, working in every county to protect the health of all North Carolinians.
Thanks to new webpages, NC's LGBTQIA+ population can learn the risks of commercial tobacco use and take steps to improve their health.
North Carolinians' health is improving thanks to new and expanded state health programs and services.
Before you fire up the grill or cool off with a swim this summer, check out these safety tips.Swimming SafetyKeep these safety tips in mind when you enjoy the state's beaches, lakes, rivers and pools:
Did you know tobacco use is the No. 1 cause of preventable death in North Carolina and nationwide?If you're trying to quit smoking or vaping, you're not alone. About 35,000 North Carolinians have used the state's free resources to quit.The benefits of quitting are huge. You can see improvements in your health in as few as two to 12 weeks. But tobacco use is very addictive, so quitting is no small task. And it's not easy to quit on your own.