Millions of individuals in the U.S. each year suffer from depression, making it one of the most prevalent mental health concerns. It’s likely that you know and love someone who is affected by it. Maybe you have experienced firsthand some of the symptoms, when handling daily activities becomes a struggle, affecting every aspect of your life.
January gives us time and space to pause, reflect on where we’ve been, and look forward to where we want to go.
Drug abuse and addiction is preventable. Teachers, parents, and health care providers have major roles in educating young people and prevention. Let’s take a few minutes to review Substance Abuse and Prevention together.
Nationally, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death claiming approximately 41,149 lives per year across all ages. These numbers are devastating not only because of their enormity, but because of the fact that suicide is preventable. We can all do something to stop these numbers from rising, and it starts with education -- learning what to watch for, listen for, and knowing how/where to get help. We have to “know” before we can act.