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08/27/2024

With the right tools, anyone can act to prevent overdose deaths. Here are some steps to take if you believe someone is overdosing: cdc.gov/stop-overdose/response/index.html

08/26/2024

Check out this resource for ! Love on your pooches even more today! https://www.firstpost.com/web-stories/world/international-dog-day-10-easy-tips-to-keep-your-dogs-happy-24202.html

One of the most important parts of being a pet owner is to make sure that your dog is happy and healthy. Here are some tips to keep your pooch happy

08/25/2024

Substance use disorders impact the lives of millions of Americans. But prevention matters, treatment works, and recovery is possible. We can all work together to . For help and resources, visit: samhsa.gov/find-help

08/23/2024

Despite the necessary focus on fentanyl poisonings, this underage drinking tragedy underscores the urgency for ongoing prevention messages around adults who host--and supply--alcohol to minors. https://nypost.com/2024/08/23/us-news/texas-hs-football-player-17-dies-after-falling-off-roof-at-rowdy-booze-filled-party/

Shocking video posted online shows the high school senior slip off the roof and hit the concrete deck below head-first.

08/22/2024

"Between classes at school, (high school senior Maggie ) Elliott says it’s become more common to see kids looking down at their phones instead of talking to each other.

'When you’re walking down the hallways, you don’t look up and say hi to someone you know,' she said. 'It’s always headphones in, head down, go to class.'"

Across Kansas, teens are living more and more of their lives online. Scrolling for hours probably isn’t great for anyone, but research shows it’s especially bad for teens and their developing brains.

08/15/2024

What a gift at the beginning of this school year!

"The 'Only Murders in the Building' star has been vocal about her own bipolar diagnosis. In a Monday blog post, Gomez said she knows firsthand that 'caring adults' can make a big difference for teenagers.

“'As young people find their way through the world, it’s crucial that they get guidance in building healthy, positive and productive mental health habits,'” Gomez wrote. “'Few people are in a better position to help do this than teachers.'”

The unprecedented mental health crisis for children in the United States often surfaces where they spend much of their days: school.

08/14/2024

While great news, one "particular concern is a growing group of students who missed school because they did not feel safe." https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/aug/11/teen-mental-health-improved-post-pandemic-cdc

08/13/2024

Texas school districts, as they welcome students back, are raising awareness about v**e pens, many of which resemble school supplies. Va**ng among middle school students is on the rise.

Va**ng among teenagers has reached alarming levels across the globe, raising serious public health concerns. From Scotland to Texas, underage v**e sales have doubled,…

08/12/2024

Life has its ups and downs. It’s easier to get through when you have people by your side to . TurnToSupportsTX.org

08/06/2024

Do your kids' schools offer mindfulness breaks throughout the day?

School districts across the U.S. are adopting mental health practices as a part of their daily schedules and curriculums. Yoga, meditation, and mindfulness e...

08/05/2024

Did you know that children whose mothers had a major depressive disorder, before her kids were 12, were 68% more likely to develop problems with substances and that children whose mothers had a non-major depressive disorder (again, before age 12) were 80% more likely to develop problems with substances? https://drugfree.org/article/parental-mental-health/?utm_campaign=2023%20Donation%20Moments&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_fyp-suChc4CJFc6Q6xdycu6ZACJBeqfPAJ6FbanYOxeBOvxPZfgixZVwhXB45Gt6WwJXuyNrQYZhuMMGt5i3lfbiWJPVNUZgQ_ssycYdmk3GHusU&_hsmi=318446699&utm_content=318446699&utm_source=hs_email

Parental mental health significantly influences the overall well-being of their children, impacting their development.

08/02/2024

Five predictions for the 2024-2025 school year. Do you have any of your own? https://ow.ly/5ZcK50SMGGJ