When we think of abuse, we usually think of physical violence – stuff that everyone can see, actions that leave a bruise; but abuse can happen in lots of different ways, including things that are done and said over texts, comments, and DMs. It’s harder to see the marks those behaviors leave. When unhealthy behaviors happen on our phones, it can feel very lonely and overwhelming because other people can’t see what’s going on and offer support.
If we could say something to the characters in One Love’s new PSA — Mario, Stephanie, Ruth, and Kayla —it would be that they don’t have to suffer alone, and that we all deserve healthy relationships. When we can recognize the signs of healthy and unhealthy behaviors in ourselves and others, we can better choose how we want and deserve to be treated. If someone continues to treat us in an un- healthy way, we get to choose what kind of role they play in our lives.
Learn more about the 10 Signs of Healthy & Unhealthy Relationships and how they show up for Mario, Stephanie, Ruth, and Kayla below and at www.joinonelove.org.
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Prevention Education is Health Literacy
Thursday, October 26 at 7 p.m. ET
Please plan to join the Ask, Listen, Learn team and SHAPE America for a webinar — Prevention Education is Health Literacy — to celebrate Health Literacy Month. Together, with special guests from SHAPE America and Classroom Champions (an organization that partners with Olympic athletes to mentor students to ensure they thrive socially, emotionally, and physically), we will explore how to “SHAPE” the conversation about prevention education.
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