Umm, is there, like, a preteen in your life?

Then you should know about the Preteen Alliance.

Mention the word “preteen,” and almost everyone has a story. Between the ages of 9-13, youth go through tremendous change -- physically, cognitively and emotionally. At the same time, research shows that the attitudes and behavior patterns developed during these years can have lasting impacts into adulthood. Learn more about the Alliance >>

What’s New with PreteenS

05.29.09

Preteen Panel Discussion Now Available Online

You may remember the compelling panel of preteens at the 2008 Preteen Summit who gave firsthand accounts of the struggles they've faced and what makes them happy, sad, and stressed. The preteens, who attended Burnett Academy in San Jose, also answered questions from former Surgeon General Dr. David Satcher and audience members. An audio recording of that discussion now is available here at preteenalliance.org, as well as on iTunes. Listen to the panel here >>

03.30.09

Preteen Summit Photos Now Available

A re-cap of what was discussed at the Dec. 10, 2008 Preteen Summit, along with speaker materials and podcasts, now are available on preteenalliance.org. View a slideshow of photos from the Summit here >>

02.27.09

Speakers Discuss Preteen Depression at Feb. 23 Luncheon

Preventing and treating depression in preteens was the focus of the Feb. 23 Preteen Alliance luncheon co-sponsored by Kaiser Permanente and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. Stanford psychiatrist Frances Wren, MD, discussed warning signs of depression and other mental health issues, and reviewed research about early intervention programs. Shashank Joshi, MD, also a psychiatrist at Stanford, addressed what role schools can play when dealing with preteen depression, and reviewed a useful screening tool. To read more about the event and download the speakers' materials, visit http://events.lpfch.org >>

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