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Some subjects, like suicide, are difficult and complicated to talk about with anyone. However, it is a very important topic, and the suicide rate hit a 40-year-peak among older teen girls in 2015. Therefore, for...
More than one in four children experience bullying in a year. https://youtu.be/ET_oV9a4KHo And now the first ever emoji created for a social cause is trying to help prevent it. The campaign – “I Am...
When you’re feeling blue, wouldn’t it be great to reach into your pocket and pull out a little comfort? Well you’re in luck! Try this little DIY “comfort box” craft. What you’ll need: A...
Often as we get older our relationships begin to change, especially with our parents. This can be very challenging. For example, you might have been able to talk with your parents when you were...
A member of the SOVA team recently had the great opportunity to meet and interview Alyssa Cypher. Alyssa is the founder of ‘Inside Our Minds,’ which was previously featured on SOVA. During this interview...
Recently we did a feature on Section 504. However, a Section 504 Plan and an IEP, or Individualized Education Program, are mentioned together. But what is an IEP? Is it different from Section 504? First...
We tend to always hear about the negative aspects of social media, but sometimes, it has the power to make the world a better place – IF you use it correctly! Although social media can be...
Do you ever feel like you’re struggling at school? Do you ever feel like your depression or anxiety gets in the way of your learning? Maybe Section 504 can help. What is Section 504?...
The Good News Network is a site that features a whole bunch of positive, uplifting stories multiple times a day which makes me, at least, feel confident in people and often leaves me with...
An awesome article by Buzzfeed was published about what depression actually looks like. We think it’s important to understand that depression is a universal thing, meaning that it can affect ANYONE. Often, depression...
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