Did you know that most young people who misuse prescription drugs get them from family or friends—often right from the medicine cabinet? National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is an important reminder for New Hampshire (NH) families to take simple but powerful steps...
Every year, National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (NDAFW) gives us a chance to set the record straight about substance use and arm our communities with the facts. Whether you’re a parent or caregiver, educator, or prevention professional, you play a crucial role in...
A recent report from the United States Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Hallegere Murthy, emphasizes a key takeaway: a child’s sense of connection and belonging is essential to their well-being. When kids feel connected—to their families, schools, and communities—they...
The new year often brings resolutions, and Dry January is a popular one! This month-long commitment to abstain from alcohol offers personal benefits like better sleep, increased energy, and financial savings. However, its impact reaches beyond the individual, creating...
New Hampshire (NH) LGBTQ+ youth face significant challenges, with many regularly encountering anti-LGBTQIA+ remarks and victimization at school, according to a 2021 survey conducted by GLSEN. These experiences can create barriers to learning, growth, and overall...
Youth vaping is a significant public health concern in New Hampshire (NH), mirroring national trends. Addressing this issue is crucial to protect the health and well-being of our young people. Let's explore the vaping use challenge in the Granite State, the associated...
October is Health Literacy Month! For the past 25 years, this month has been a time to highlight the importance of making health information easy to find, understand, and use. Most of the buzz around health literacy is geared toward health care providers and other...
This blog was guest-authored by Melony Williams, LCMHC, a licensed mental health clinician with over 20 years of experience supporting children and families who have experienced trauma. Melony has served as a Clinical Supervisor at a family resource center and is a...
Parents, policy makers, and school staff all play a part in creating safe environments for kids to learn, grow, and play without the threat of being bullied, including online. Learn how you can model respectful behavior, the importance of setting expectations for how to treat one another, and why swift, consistent responses are so essential.