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The Illusion of Prom Perfection

As spring gets underway, so does the onset of high school prom season. Nationwide, many adolescents—especially girls—are faced with prom jitters and worries that stem from the pressure to have a “perfect evening.” For many teens, this includes finding a date, shedding pounds, having sex, drinking alcohol, attending post-prom parties and shopping for a dress.

Surviving the Prom

How can teens and parents cope with these anxieties born out of a high school dance?

Experts at Bradley Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital offer tips for handling issues associated with attending the prom such as stress, sex and alcohol.


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Bradley Hospital
Parent Guides

Bradley Hospital helps you deal with difficult parenting issues in these comprehensive reference sections:

Effective Discipline
Current attitudes, ideas and help for parents of toddlers, teens and kids in between.
En español

Alcohol & Drug Abuse
Understanding potential problems, signs of abuse, and tips for prevention and intervention.
En español

Depression & Suicide
Recognize the signs of depression, why kids fall victim and what you can do to help.
En español

Teenage Parties
What you don't know can hurt you. Tips for parents of hosts and guests. Plus, ideas for a successful bash.
En español

Life's Difficult Changes
Symptoms of transitional difficulty in parents and kids and advice for dealing with change.
En español

Parent/Child Communication
Feel like you're from different planets? Here's how to find middle ground.
En español

Childhood Chores
Why household chores are important for kids and teens.
En español

Healthful Leisure
 A little leisure might be just what your family needs. Why leisure time is important and how to add more to your life.
En español

Rhode Island Parents' Guide to Children's Mental Health
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Have questions about common children's mental health problems? Download this one-stop resource for those answers plus information about advocacy organizations and support groups.

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