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Smart GEN Society offers a list of downloadable checklists to help parents, caregivers, teachers, etc. create perimeters for use of the various social media apps young people have access to. Whether dealing with a digital media concern over usage or trying to prevent one from happening, the informat…

Saying that the past few years have been hard for many of us may be an understatement. We’ve lived through and continue to face difficult, uncertain times. We’ve dealt with COVID-19, lockdowns, job losses and similar changes, grief, civil unrest, supply chain issues, inflation, and international co…

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports there’s one death by suicide every 11 minutes in the U.S., and it affects all ages. In 2020, suicide was among the top nine leading causes of death for people ages 10-64. Despite increasing rates of suicide, it’s still a topic that can make people feel …

Many people unfamiliar with sexual assault tend to think of it as a onetime attack by a stranger on a victim who was in the wrong place at the wrong time. The truth is this: While isolated assaults by strangers do occur, it’s much more common for survivors to experience multiple incidents of sexual…

We all have that person in our lives. The one with the half-empty glass. They can’t help but see an outcome as turning out poorly and lack hope for anything exciting or good. All they seem to do is grumble and moan. We all grumble and whine from time to time. And you most likely don’t see anything …

Spouses, friends and coworkers are often frustrated because they don’t understand why their friend or loved one is willing to risk so much because of their substance use. The concerned individual doesn't know the strong pull of cravings that ongoing substance and alcohol use can have on someone. On…

Here’s a statistic to think about: During any given year, almost four percent of adults report suicidal ideation or impulses (as reported by SAMSHA). While there are many reasons that contribute to this thinking, thoughts of suicide are often exacerbated by the use of substances like drugs and …

These facts about alcohol use disorder can help you start the conversation with a friend or colleague affected by this disorder. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), alcohol use disorder is “a problematic pattern of alcohol use leading to cl…

Despite Making Progress, You May Be Wondering If You Can Maintain It If you’re taking advantage of substance use counseling, you’re likely also taking on each day with a renewed sense of self-worth and well-being. You probably have a positive mindset and want to keep moving forward to make each day…

There's never a 'right time' to look at how we can improve. Seize the moment!  Let's start now to make self-improvement changes in our personal lives. To make strides, it helps to know the difference between desired change and needed change. When we desire something, it’s usually something…