Do Cell Phone Bans Really Help Students? As New Jersey prepares to limit student cell phone use during the school day, many parents, caregivers, educators, and school communities are asking the same question: Will cell phone bans actually help students? The answer depends on what we mean by “help.” If the goal is simply to…
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As the school year ends, many New Jersey families expect summer to feel like an automatic reset. Students may have fewer assignments, no early morning bus rides, and, for some families, days spent at the shore or in community summer programs. But for some young people, the shift into summer can reveal how exhausted, disconnected,…
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Substance misuse can affect people at any age, including older adults. For families and caregivers, it can sometimes be difficult to recognize because the signs may look like other age-related changes, health conditions, medication side effects, grief, isolation, or stress. Older adults may also face unique risks. They are more likely to manage chronic pain,…
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Busy professionals often juggle long hours, competing deadlines, personal responsibilities, and the pressure to stay available. Over time, that pressure can affect mental health, physical well-being, relationships, and job performance. For addiction counselors, prevention specialists, and behavioral health professionals, the need for self-care can be even more important. This work often involves supporting people through…
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Discover the importance of social connection and some of the most common barriers to connectedness for senior citizens.
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Peer Pressure Doesn’t End When Kids Go Home Peer pressure used to feel more contained. It showed up at school, at practice, or during a hangout, and then kids came home to a break from the social noise. Today, that “off switch” is harder to find. Group chats keep going after dinner, photos and comments…
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On Wednesday, April 1, high school students in the Pathways program at Wellspring Center for Prevention took part in a full-day Digital Detox Day. From 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., participating students handed over their phones and spent the school day without them. The timing was intentional. Held just before spring break, the activity gave…
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The purpose of Alcohol Awareness Month is to point out the stigma that still surrounds alcoholism and substance abuse in general.
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Unused or expired medications in the home can pose serious risks to families and communities. From accidental poisoning to misuse and addiction, keeping unused prescriptions can have unintended consequences. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day offers a safe, simple way to dispose of medications and help prevent substance misuse before it starts. In 2026, National…
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Related Articles: Smartphones are as common as backpacks in today’s classrooms, but should they be? In New Jersey, that question is at the center of a growing debate among parents, teachers, and lawmakers, with serious implications for students’ mental health, academic performance, and safety. The Push for a Statewide Ban In early 2026, Governor Phil…
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Here’s how you can help your senior loved one handle the loss of a spouse, before and after the funeral.
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