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It's important to establish and maintain good communication with your
child. Get
into the habit of talking with your child every day. Building a close
relationship with her*
when she's young will make it easier for her to come to you when she has a
problem and will help you become more sensitive to her mood changes. With
a closer relationship to you, she'll be less likely to develop mental
health problems and to experiment with alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs.
At the websites listed below, you will find useful communication tips and
other important information about mental health, substance use, and
prevention. Featured Site: Make Time to Listen...Take Time to Talk - Click link: http://www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/15plus/default.asp Use
of alcohol at an early age may cause problems later in life. Kids who
drink alcohol before age 15 are five times more likely to have alcohol
problems as adults than those who first drink at age 21 or older.
For more information, Family Guide—To Keep Youth Mentally Healthy and Drug Free at http://family.samhsa.gov or call Blue Valley Mental Health Center at 228-3386.
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