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Jefferson Institute Leader: The Dangerous Mission of Public School Mental Health Screening

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Jefferson Institute Leader: The Dangerous Mission of Public School Mental Health Screening

Virginia parents should be concerned that the Virginia General Assembly just passed House Bill 355, which would require annual mental health screenings for all public school students in grades 6 through 12. Academic instruction you Clinical supervision. By institutionalizing mandatory mental health screenings, HB 355 threatens to undermine parental authority, pathologize normal developmental issues experienced … Read more

Human Fitness turns fundraising mission

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Human Fitness turns fundraising mission

Photo provided Chad Kamer shows off his progress to his fans. “It became a lifestyle that I was drawn to since I was a kid, and it’s become a lifestyle that I carry to this day,” South Williamsport resident Chad Kamer said of his devotion to physical fitness. Kamer began working out at age 15 … Read more

Comment: National Nutrition Month provides an opportunity to focus on how nutrition affects performance, mission readiness

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Comment: National Nutrition Month provides an opportunity to focus on how nutrition affects performance, mission readiness

Service members rely on strength, stamina, endurance and mental agility. Quality nutrition makes it all stronger. Choosing nutrient-dense foods—lean proteins, whole grains, colorful fruits and vegetables, and healthy fats—gives the body the fuel it needs to perform at its peak. (Defense Health Agency – Public Health Graphics Image by Jason Embry) (Photo credit: Jason Embry) … Read more