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09/29/2025

Healthy Friendships and Relationships

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09/26/2025

What You Need to Know About Su***de

Having suicidal thoughts is not uncommon, but they should always be taken seriously. Su***de is the third leading cause of death for people ages 15 to 24. You are not alone if you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or behaviors—or if you are worried someone in your life may be. There is hope an...

09/24/2025

09/22/2025

September is Recovery Month – a time to honor the strength of individuals and families in recovery and recognize that support, respect, and community make healing possible. The Partnership to End Addiction is here to offer guidance and stand with families as they support their loved ones on their recovery journey.

While the recovery process can be challenging, there are ways to reduce the risks associated with substance use and promote well-being.

09/19/2025

Knowledge helps parents and caregivers identify signs and symptoms of mental health issues early on, and the earlier mental health concerns are addressed, the better the outcomes.

Knowledge helps parents and caregivers identify signs and symptoms of mental health issues early on, and the earlier mental health concerns are addressed, the better the outcomes. We’ve gathered resources to help you foster mental well-being, get familiar with the issues young people are facing, r...

09/17/2025

Bullying and Youth with Disabilities and Special Health Needs

Kids with disabilities or with special health needs may be at higher risk of being bullied. Find strategies to help at StopBullying.gov.

09/15/2025

From our friends at Drug Crisis in Our Backyard, weekly Spotlight Family Support Groups are held virtually every Tuesday and Wednesday via Zoom. Spotlight on Recovery is a Family Educational and Support Group for families struggling with a loved one misusing substances. More info: https://www.drugcrisisinourbackyard.org/spotlight-family-support-groups.html

09/12/2025

Facing Fentanyl: Confronting the Deadliest Drug Crisis in American History

https://facingfentanylnow.org

09/08/2025

During back-to-school time, we can’t think of anything better for conversation than our 100 Alternatives to “How Was Your Day?” Skip the one-word answers with a big list of better questions!

https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/blog/100-ways-to-ask-how-was-your-day

We've compiled a list of 100 Alternatives to "How Was Your Day?" so families can have better, more meaningful conversations at any age.

09/05/2025

Talking about identity can be tough, and everyone’s experiences differ. Help youth feel comfortable by sharing stories about your family, experiences, background and challenges you’ve overcome. By opening up, you signal that it’s okay to explore and talk about identity.

09/02/2025

September: Back to school with mental health in mind - https://mailchi.mp/db24232b421b/june2024-17992005