“I get to work on prevention in every sense of the word,” said Sarah Shanahan of HAVEN NH. “Hurters hurt,” says Esta Soler, Founder and President of Futures Without Violence. “With evidence building in support of the link between childhood exposure to violence and...
Understanding Seasonal Depression: More Than the Winter Blues
Cold weather can mean a SAD time of year for some. After a few warm, sunny months, it’s that time of the year where we pack away our bathing suits and shake out our winter coats. While some people may be excited to enjoy activities in the snow, we’re not all fans of...
Red Ribbon Week 2022: A Focus on Prevention “Celebrate Life. Live Drug Free.”
Red Ribbon Week is the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention awareness campaign. Schools and community organizations around the country recognize this event each year during the week of October 23rd thru 31st. The observation is tied to the death of Enrique...
It’s August, Must Be Family Fun Month
Each year, Family Fun Month is celebrated in August. As the summer is winding down and the kids will be back to school before you know it, it’s the perfect time to make family fun time a priority. Not only will celebrating Family Fun Month help you spend some fun...
“Faith and Begorrah,” Talk to Your Kids
You have most likely noticed a strong connection between St. Patrick’s Day and excessive consumption of alcohol. There is actually a historical reason for that. The day was first celebrated in honor of St. Patrick on the day of his death. March 17th always falls...