Nurturing Social Connections: The Foundation of Children’s Well-Being. In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to overlook the profound impact that social connections have on our children’s development. From the playground […]
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Spotlight On: Pride and Mental Health for the LGBTQ+ Community
June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and raise awareness around the unique challenges and mental health needs this population faces. Research shows that LGBTQ+ individuals […]
Spotlight On: National Prevention Week
Empowering Communities Through Strategic Prevention: Observing National Prevention Week, May 12-18, 2024. As we celebrate National Prevention Week, it’s important to recognize the crucial role that comprehensive, data-driven prevention efforts […]
Spotlight On: Empowering Youth for Mental Wellness
The challenges that children and teens face today can feel overwhelming at times. From academic pressures and social dynamics to family stresses and anxieties about the future, young people are […]
Spotlight On: Alcohol Awareness Month
April marks Alcohol Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of excessive alcohol use and promoting strategies for prevention. As we embark on this important initiative, […]
Spotlight On: Problem Gambling
Whether it be poker nights at a friend’s house or participating in a local bingo fundraiser, gambling is often considered a fun social activity. Sometimes, however, gambling can become more […]
Spotlight On: Vaping
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), commonly referred to as ‘vapes’, first came on the U.S market in 2007, but data on their mental and physical health effects is just starting to take […]
Spotlight On: Older Adult Suicide Awareness
When you think of your favorite senior citizen, what comes to mind? Often, it’s how kind and supportive they can be in times of trouble. Ironically, older adults may hesitate […]
Spotlight On: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day was founded on 9/9/99, to remind us that the 9 months of pregnancy have the potential to shape the course of a lifetime, […]
Spotlight On: International Overdose Awareness Day
August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), a global event that addresses the widespread and growing impact that drug overdose has had, and continues to have, on our communities at large. […]
Spotlight On: Cannabis and Schizophrenia
What is a safe level of marijuana use? The answer isn’t all that clear. With the legalization of cannabis across many states, the perception of how harmful marijuana use can […]