Susan Salomone, MS, CASAC, Founder Drug Crisis in our Backyard The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines stigma as: 1. a set of negative and unfair beliefs that a society or group of people have about something 2. an identifying mark or characteristic; specifically: a specific diagnostic sign of a disease I can remember in the 1960’s there was […]
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. This is an issue that impacts everyone – not just teens – but their parents, teachers, friends and communities as well. Together, we can raise the nation’s awareness about teen dating violence and promote safe, healthy relationships. How Do I Get Help? […]
4 New Year’s Resolutions Therapists Make (Source: MSN) Resolution 1: Prioritize radical self-care. Radical self-care is looking beyond the individual behaviors that make up self-care and moving to an understanding that self-care is non-negotiable ― a mindset that should be implemented at all times. Additionally, it should be proactive instead of reactive to issues like […]
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“Talk. They Hear You.”® Celebrates 10 Years of Preventing Underage Substance Use By: CAPT Christopher Jones, Pharm.D., Dr.P.H., M.P.H., Director, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, SAMHSA This year, “Talk. They Hear You.”® celebrates its 10th anniversary. SAMHSA’s national prevention campaign helps parents and caregivers, educators, and community members get informed, be prepared, and take action […]
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. Red Ribbon Week: October 23 […]
Helping Families Support a Loved One Using Substances By Susan Salomone, MS, CASAC – Drug Crisis in our Backyard; Family Support Navigator, Cove Care Center We have lost over 109,000 lives to drug overdose in this country in 2022. Like so many other families that have lost loved ones to this Opioid Epidemic, I divide […]
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 […]
The Alliance for Safe Kids (ASK) extends a warm welcome to each and every new subscriber from Drug Crisis in our Backyard! ASK’s mission is to connect the community to important resources that support youth mental health; substance use prevention, treatment and recovery; and opportunities for thoughtful service. Our mission is in alignment with Drug […]
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, […]