This presentation is intended to provide information for public health and prevention professionals about xylazine, a new compound that is in the white powder (opioids and stimulants) drug supply, and its effects. This presentation will discuss what xylazine is, current data on it’s prevalence in the New England region, and effects of xylazine. It will […]
This program has been approved for 1.5 Category A Continuing Education Credits by the National Association of Social Workers, NH Chapter. CE #4156 The Anne E. Casey Foundation’s 2016 report on the national effects of parental incarceration concluded that “millions of children are suffering the consequences of their parent’s sentences and our nation’s tough on […]
Join a Prevention in Action webinar to learn about Getting to "Y" (GTY), a program developed by UP for Learning. GTY works with middle and high school populations to inform and increase data literacy, improve individual agency and increase community engagement. GTY programming provides meaning to the bi- annual Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) through […]
Topics being discussed include: What is vaping, and how does it work? Current trends around vaping The dangers of vaping Examples of what the products look like Brief cannabis information How to support youth who vape or who are at high risk of vaping/ quit resources Evidence-based conversation starters for talking to youth around substance […]
In 1995 to 1997, a seminal study found a strong correlation between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the development of risk factors for disease and well-being through the lifespan. Other studies have shown that almost 35 million children have been exposed to or have experienced some form of violence, neglect, or other childhood trauma at […]
Presented by Bonnie Carleton, MCHES of the MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence. We will describe the popular tobacco & nicotine products that are available to consumers today, as well as the known and potential health risks that they cause. We will also examine the history of tobacco products and how they’ve been marketed throughout the […]
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. […]
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