Palm Beach County Behavioral Health Coalition

06/14/2026

Teens can try things when they're young "for fun" or to "fit in," not realizing that their brains are still developing and that this can have a big impact on their life!

A woman who tried cannabis aged 12 while babysitting says it led to a £300-a-day 18 year crack and he**in addiction.

06/14/2026

impact

A study involving more than 340,000 people reveals that the type of alcohol consumed may influence health and life expectancy.

06/12/2026

Tom Holland is paying tribute to two very important women in his life: his mother, and longtime love Zendaya. The 30-year-old Spider-Man actor debuted a

06/11/2026

as medicine 🌱

Doctors spend years becoming experts in how the body works, how it can break down and how to recognize and treat various illnesses. Their training rarely involves what’s known as “nature-based medicine.” Dr. Susan Abookire has made it her mission to change that.

06/10/2026

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The World Health Organization (WHO) today issues a strong warning over the rapid global expansion of ni****ne pouch products, which are being aggressively marketed to adolescents and young people. WHO notes that regulation in many countries is limited or absent, raising concerns about youth ni****ne...

06/09/2026

We are so thrilled to finally share photos from our Annual Bus Poster Media Contest Awards Ceremony — an evening that reminded us just how incredibly talented, creative, and powerful our Palm Beach County youth truly are. 🌟

To every student who poured their heart into their artwork — you are the reason we do this. Your voices, your vision, and your message are riding across Palm Beach County every single day on those buses, and we could not be more proud. 🚌

To the teachers who encouraged, guided, and believed in their students — thank you for being the kind of educators who go above and beyond. You make all the difference. 👩‍🏫💙

To our incredible sponsors — none of this would be possible without your generous support and commitment to our community's youth. Thank you for investing in the next generation. 🙏

And to everyone who attended and celebrated with us that evening — your presence made the night truly special. 🌟

📸 Check out the full album here and relive all of the beautiful memories! 👇

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cKlxXDOObQFuo5ahenjcSD7U1MLvVZxn

06/09/2026

Third Place — and this video will impress you! 🎬

A huge congratulations to the Third Place winner of the PBCBHC Annual Prevention Video Contest! 🥉

Chloe reminded us that every story has the power to inspire change. Thank you for being brave enough to share yours with all of Palm Beach County. 👏

🎥 Watch her video and share it with someone who needs to hear this message today.

🌍 Also available in:
🇪🇸 Spanish — https://youtu.be/xMW53BCt0bQ?si=Z37qG9nDzvEQ46b-
🇭🇹 Haitian Creole — https://youtu.be/3cke6wfn3ss?si=Cms7VSXPkBXfipJ9

We are so proud of you. Congratulations! 🥉💙

06/08/2026

Second Place — and what a powerful message he delivered! 🎬

Congratulations to the Second Place winner of the PBCBHC Annual Prevention Video Contest! 🥈

Alan poured his heart and creativity into every second of this video — and it shows. We are so proud to celebrate your talent and your commitment to prevention. 👏

🎥 Watch their incredible video above and help us spread their message across Palm Beach County! 💚

🌍 Also available in:
🇪🇸 Spanish — https://youtu.be/3YpKflfe58o?si=eLOrnGl_sSkhMzkt
🇭🇹 Haitian Creole — https://youtu.be/5UC1iTKTdSI?si=W13KKM4-J7WW58HK
You are a true prevention champion. Congratulations! 🥈💙

06/08/2026

1st Place... and he brought EVERYTHING to this moment! 🎬

We are so incredibly proud to share video that won first place of the PBCBHC Annual Prevention Video Contest! 🏆

Zachary blew us away with his powerful message, creativity, and passion for prevention. This is what youth leadership looks like in Palm Beach County. 👏

🎥 Watch their award winning video and share it with your community, this message deserves to be heard by everyone. 💚

🌍 Also available with subtitles in:
🇪🇸 Spanish — https://youtu.be/dHDdI-KB-nU?si=PGl-zmquyOSPRDM7
🇭🇹 Haitian Creole — https://youtu.be/NoUr1-tpCc0?si=et2MKcrKnwYFNoCv

Congratulations — you have made all of Palm Beach County proud! 🏆💙

06/07/2026

Need a way to boost your mood? Here are a few ideas! 😉

Everyone goes through periods when they feel low, lethargic, or stressed. These episodes usually pass after a while, but people can help boost their mood by exercising more, spending time outdoors,...