The Twitterverse has a message for students as they get ready to head back to school: Be nice.
Among the most liked and shared Tweets from people posting with the hashtag #AdviceForBackToSchool are anti-bullying messages, or those encouraging students to speak up if they see a classmate getting bullied.
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What's your advice for students heading back to school this month? The TribLIVE Education Team wants to know. Share what you're looking forward to about the new school year on Twitter by tagging @TribLIVE and using the hashtag #b2sTrib.
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If you or someone you know is in need of support, the UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh recommends the following local and national resources:
•For immediate support in Allegheny County: UPMC re:solve Crisis Network hotline, 1-888-796-8226
• Westmoreland Community Action Crisis Hotline: 1-800-836-6010
•National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Online or at 1-800-273-8255.
• Persad Center, with centers in Pittsburgh and Washington, Pennsylvania: 412-441-9786
• PFLAG Pittsburgh: 412-833-4556
•Stopbullying.gov, managed by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: Outlines steps and resources to consider if someone is in need of help.
•Cyberbullying Research Center: Offers tips and resources about cyberbullying for educators, parents and students.
Jamie Martines is a Tribune-Review staff writer. Reach her at jmartines@tribweb.com, 724-850-2867 or on Twitter @Jamie_Martines.
