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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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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Related Articles: How to Help an Elderly Parent Downsize Their Home Helping an elderly parent downsize their home can be one of the most emotional and challenging transitions families face. While downsizing often improves safety, reduces stress, and supports a more manageable lifestyle, it can also involve difficult decisions about possessions, memories, and independence. For…
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This post was written by Ethan Lin, a local high school student, to share a student perspective on how substance use and prevention messages are experienced in everyday school life. I wanted to write this because, as a student, I’ve heard adults talk about substance use a lot. Whether it is through school assemblies, politics,…
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By: Ethan Lin Peer pressure is a widespread challenge in schools today, affecting students across different age groups and backgrounds. According to Peer, 77%–90% of teens report feeling or experiencing peer pressure, underscoring how common and influential it can be. While some educators can’t control every instance of negative peer pressure in schools, they can…
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