The Partnership Prevention Blog
The Ripple Effect: How Your Dry January Impacts Family, Friends, and Community
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...
Building Inclusive Communities: How to Help LGBTQIA+ Youth Thrive
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...
Understanding Youth Vaping in New Hampshire: Insights and Resources for Prevention & Early Intervention
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...
Health Literacy: A Key to Reaching Youth in Substance Use Prevention
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...
Surgeon General Calls for More Support to Address High Rates of Parental Stress
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...
A New School Year Doesn’t Have to Include Bullying
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.
Sober October: A Month to Encourage Healthy Habits
Sober October is a growing movement that encourages people to take a break from alcohol and reflect on their relationship with drinking. For parents and caregivers, it’s a valuable opportunity to help the young people in your life understand the importance of making...
Empowering New Hampshire Communities on International Overdose Awareness Day
As we observe International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31st, let’s reflect on the impact of substance misuse on our communities and the steps we can take to prevent overdoses. Overdose deaths are a pressing public health crisis affecting individuals of all ages,...
Dry July: Embracing a Month of Sobriety and Prevention
While we’re already halfway through July, it’s never too late to embrace a new challenge or make a positive change in your life. This month offers a perfect opportunity to join a global movement that promotes healthier choices and raises awareness about the impacts of...