Start A Conversation: 10 Questions Teens Ask About Drugs and Health From the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) NIDA’s goal is to help people get accurate, science-based information about drugs and health. To help you start a conversation about drugs and health with your teen, they have compiled teens’ most frequently asked questions from more […]
Every day, thousands of young people experience bullying from their peers at school, after school in their neighborhoods, and even when they are at home, through social media and texts. There are many ways to support bullying prevention as an individual or with friends, family, your school, or your entire community. What Parents Should Know […]
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness on this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. It is important to ensure that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help. Informational Resources Crisis Resources 8 Evidence-Based Tips […]
Setting Screen-Time Limits for Your Teen This Summer Newport Academy Most teens look forward to summer break all year long. However, more free time and less structure can quickly lead to boredom. And that can cause teens to engage in excessive screen time. Before you know it, your teen is barricaded in their room mindlessly scrolling, […]
For many children and young people, summer is one of the most anticipated times of the year. School is out and schedules are much more free and open. However, this unstructured time isn’t always easy, and may be especially challenging this summer. Over the past few years, symptoms of mental health concerns among young people rose precipitously, […]
Prom and Graduation Season Proms, graduations and the parties surrounding them can be an exciting time for teens and parents that they usually can remember throughout their lives. But they can also be a time of heartbreak. There are all too often negative consequences, serious injuries, and even deaths. The good news is that parents […]
Written by Susan Salomone, MS, CASAC I lost my oldest son, Justin on May 29, 2012. He was 29 years old. Justin was a very creative, social, good-looking young man. He got addicted to prescription opioids in 2004. As a family we were not sure how to help or if we even could help. We […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month May is Mental Health Awareness Month and there’s no better time than now to start making mental health a priority. Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable. People experiencing mental health challenges deserve support, compassion, and care—not stigma and shame. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social […]
April is Alcohol Awareness Month Why Small Conversations Make a Big Impression (SAMHSA) Talking to your child at an early age about drinking is the first step toward keeping them alcohol-free. But as they enter junior high and high school, the pressure to try alcohol increases. It’s important to continue the conversation throughout adolescence. Talking […]
Effects of Social Media on Teenagers Source: Newport Academy How does social media affect teenagers? Like any form of technology, social media has both an upside and a downside. And when it comes to the social media effects on teens, there are significant pros and cons to take into account. On the plus side, platforms like […]