Network with current and future Certified Prevention Specialists (CPS) Learn more about the CPS application process. Learn more about certification and its importance. Hear about a mentoring program for CPSs and prospective CPSs. Free event. A certificate to apply towards CEUs will be provided to those who attend. Register today!
Trauma harms children emotionally, psychologically, and biologically and untreated experiences can lead to suicide, substance abuse, serious emotional disturbance, poor school and work performances, social maladjustment, and decrease health and well-being. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) states that one in six children and adolescents ages 6-17 years old will experience an adverse childhood […]
Trauma-informed prevention is a powerful approach for promoting resilience and creating environments that prioritize safety, trust, and collaboration. But, what does it look like? And, what does it mean to be trauma-informed? Join Public Consulting Group (PCG) for a discussion on how trauma-informed practices can be applied to prevention from stakeholder engagement to prevention strategies. […]
This series examines human trafficking from the perspective of equity. Trafficking is viewed as one indicator of community vulnerabilities such as housing shortages, lack of mental health resources, lack of consistent, viable employment and career opportunities; insufficient or absent transportation opportunities, lack of language support and resources, communities in which neighbors and residents have precarious […]
This series examines human trafficking from the perspective of equity. Trafficking is viewed as one indicator of community vulnerabilities such as housing shortages, lack of mental health resources, lack of consistent, viable employment and career opportunities; insufficient or absent transportation opportunities, lack of language support and resources, communities in which neighbors and residents have precarious […]
Overview: ADHD is a brain disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention, impulsivity and/or excessive activity, which interferes with functioning or development. Some people with ADHD only have problems with one of the behaviors, while others have a combination. An appealing short-term effect of nicotine is that it helps with the ability to focus. […]
A common dilemma for prevention providers is determining the line between advocacy and lobbying. Advocacy is the process of stakeholders’ making their voices heard on issues that affect their lives and the lives of others at the local, state, and national level. Prevention professionals are directed by their Code of Ethics to advocate for an […]
This series examines human trafficking from the perspective of equity. Trafficking is viewed as one indicator of community vulnerabilities such as housing shortages, lack of mental health resources, lack of consistent, viable employment and career opportunities; insufficient or absent transportation opportunities, lack of language support and resources, communities in which neighbors and residents have precarious […]
One way to help youth build self-awareness, reduce stigma, and promote positive well-being is to incorporate school screening tools. Adolescent youth face many transitions like entering secondary school, growth & development, and coping with life's uncertainties. These new challenges can mask undetected mental health concerns leading to serious emotional disturbance. The benefits of implementing school […]
Hear from medical professionals, parents, tobacco control experts, and school system champions on how vaping has affected youth, both mentally and physically. Learn about innovative programs and resources available to combat the youth vaping epidemic. Be a part of how we can work together and take action throughout our communities to address and end tobacco […]
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