{"id":2151,"date":"2024-03-15T19:36:25","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T19:36:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/?page_id=2151"},"modified":"2024-11-06T00:15:20","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T00:15:20","slug":"child-and-youth-mental-well-being-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/index.php\/child-and-youth-mental-well-being-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Child and Youth Mental Well-Being Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CYMW-Children-1024x544.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CYMW-Children-1024x544.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CYMW-Children-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CYMW-Children-768x408.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CYMW-Children.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This information guide highlights the ways local governments impact the mental wellness of children and youth and describes the roles, assets, and mechanisms within local governments that promote well-being for this age group. The guide includes research, examples, and resources to inform and inspire the strengthening of local governments\u2019 awareness of how they impact these citizens and how to support action in this realm for optimal social outcomes.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id2151_e2d981-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2151_e2d981-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2151_e2d981-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(30% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(70% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id2151_e2d981-a9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2151_e2d981-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id2151_e2d981-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id2151_e2d981-a9 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column2151_63cd55-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2151_63cd55-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2151_63cd55-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2151_63cd55-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2151_63cd55-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2151_63cd55-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2151_63cd55-95{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2151_63cd55-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2151_63cd55-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2151_63cd55-95\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"511\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CYMW_Intro-ss.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2173\" style=\"width:309px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CYMW_Intro-ss.jpg 511w, https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CYMW_Intro-ss-253x300.jpg 253w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 511px) 100vw, 511px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column2151_5350e6-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2151_5350e6-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2151_5350e6-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2151_5350e6-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2151_5350e6-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2151_5350e6-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2151_5350e6-d2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2151_5350e6-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2151_5350e6-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2151_5350e6-d2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>The introduction section in the guide gives a brief overview of how local governments influence the mental well-being of children and youth within their scope and existing mechanisms, how local governments benefit from this, the critical role of quality adults in young people\u2019s lives and the importance of reducing disparities. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given that all local governments have different resources and work within different contexts, there is also a section on \u201cwhere to start\u201d to provide those at the beginning of this journey suggestions for where to put their initial focus, as well as to remind those in the midst of the journey of some key foundational components that are needed to ensure the most effective outcomes. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id2151_c2ec61-9a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2151_c2ec61-9a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2151_c2ec61-9a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(90% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(10% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id2151_c2ec61-9a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2151_c2ec61-9a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id2151_c2ec61-9a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id2151_c2ec61-9a alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column2151_4233a9-33 > 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wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CYMW_Intro_2.pdf\">Download Intro<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CYMW_Resources_Full-1.pdf\">Download Full Document<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3PwZxF8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Info Session Signup<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column2151_71a3e3-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2151_71a3e3-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2151_71a3e3-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2151_71a3e3-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2151_71a3e3-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2151_71a3e3-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2151_71a3e3-f4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2151_71a3e3-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2151_71a3e3-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2151_71a3e3-f4\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protective Factors:&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The four Protective Factor sections in this guide look at factors that promote child and youth mental wellness, focusing on realms that local governments significantly influence and realms that were either negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic or highlighted during the pandemic as particularly strong protectors of young people\u2019s well-being.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Download the full document <a href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CYMW_Resources_Full-1.pdf\">here<\/a> and navigate to each protective factor by clicking on the tabs along the right-hand side. If you are interested in one protective factor in particular, you can access each one individually below:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-829b1d53 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-7fdb9818de71ec7ba129037a1a9e8c20 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#000000;padding-top:1em;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:1em\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"677\" height=\"808\" src=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Participation-ss-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2159\" style=\"width:222px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Participation-ss-1.jpg 677w, https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Participation-ss-1-251x300.jpg 251w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 677px) 100vw, 677px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CYMW_Participation_2.pdf\">Participation<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When children are given opportunities to participate, they feel a sense of belonging and agency; and, that they are part of something bigger than themselves. They also gain skills that allow for more meaningful contributions to society. Local governments can create welcoming and inclusive environments that include children and youth in planning, decision-making, and governance, offering volunteer and employment opportunities and ensuring that government communications engage all ages.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CYMW_Participation_2.pdf\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-f5f2eaf71e1495a42a36d8025308d699 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#000000;padding-top:1em;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:1em\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CYMW_Play_2.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"805\" src=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/play-ss.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2160\" style=\"width:222px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/play-ss.jpg 678w, https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/play-ss-253x300.jpg 253w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CYMW_Play_2.pdf\">Play<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Play is essential for child development. It promotes mental well-being through brain development, stress relief, physical activity, and time outdoors. Local governments can create and maintain spaces and provide opportunities for all kinds of play \u2013 and not just in typical designated play places and programs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CYMW_Play_2.pdf\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-f14c9efa3b099a0b42f5a67c23d4566c is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#000000;padding-top:1em;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:1em\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CYMW_Safety_2.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"806\" src=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/safety-ss.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2161\" style=\"width:224px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/safety-ss.jpg 678w, https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/safety-ss-252x300.jpg 252w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CYMW_Safety_2.pdf\">Safety<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Safety includes both actual and perceived physical, psychological, and social safety experienced at home, school, and in community. Local governments can work towards creating public areas that are safe for children and youth while also implementing policies that respond to larger societal threats like racism, discrimination, poverty, inequality, and climate change.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CYMW_Safety_2.pdf\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-6611a5ed7fda8bca7b91fa4ccce931e6 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#000000;padding-top:1em;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:1em\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CYMW_Social_2.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"804\" src=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/social-ss.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2162\" style=\"width:223px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/social-ss.jpg 678w, https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/social-ss-253x300.jpg 253w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CYMW_Social_2.pdf\">Social connection and belonging<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Relationships are one of the strongest predictors of children\u2019s well-being throughout life. Studies have also found that a strong sense of belonging is associated with high self-rated mental health, even when controlling for geography and socio-economic status. Local governments can strengthen social connectedness and belonging for young people through initiatives that enable neighbourhood social cohesion, create social connections with adults in the community, socially sustainable urban design, and written and visual communications that represent and speak to all ages.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CYMW_Social_2.pdf\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id2151_08b989-e7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2151_08b989-e7 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2151_08b989-e7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(40% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(60% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id2151_08b989-e7 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2151_08b989-e7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id2151_08b989-e7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id2151_08b989-e7 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column2151_b7c9e4-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2151_b7c9e4-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2151_b7c9e4-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2151_b7c9e4-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2151_b7c9e4-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2151_b7c9e4-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2151_b7c9e4-aa{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2151_b7c9e4-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2151_b7c9e4-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2151_b7c9e4-aa\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What? Why? How?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each of these documents\/tabs will explore the \u201cwhat,\u201d \u201cwhy,\u201d and \u201chow\u201d of each protective factor. The \u201chow\u201d is meant to stimulate thought and discussion and provide inspiration rather than prescribing actions. Actions taken by local governments are dependent on their local context and on their priority issues, opportunities, available assets, and what has been tried in the past.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column2151_b14d41-be > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2151_b14d41-be > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2151_b14d41-be > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2151_b14d41-be > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2151_b14d41-be > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2151_b14d41-be > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2151_b14d41-be{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2151_b14d41-be > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 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