Young people who have supportive connections with parents, school, and community tend to develop a positive, healthful way (Youngblade et al., 2007). However, U.S. adolescents today face hazards to their physical and mental well-being, including high death rates from accidents, homicide, and suicide (Eaton et al., 2008). ... Alcohol and drug use and sexual activity are more likely to lead to depression in girls than in boys (Brent & Birmaher, 2002; Hallfors, Waller, Bauer, Ford, & Halpern, 2005; SAMHA 2005; Waller et al., 2006). ...

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The long-term viability of any organization is dependent on the skill and experience of all employees (Jackson, et al 204) and managers are often tempted to rely on a chosen few to get results. ... Strategic planning helps a person to create a vision into the future, anticipate possibilities and be prepared for them (Carter, et al. 42) and critical thinking entails questioning established ideas, creating new ideas, and turning information into problem solving and decision-making tools (45). ...

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