Mental Health Throughout Life
About Mental Health Mental health is an important part of our overall health and well-being. It includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being and affects how we handle stress, learn, work, build relationships, and participate in our communities. Mental health is closely connected to physical health, so taking care of both is an important part […]
Building Healthier Individuals and Communities
Prevention of Substance Use: Building Healthier Individuals and Communities Substance use prevention is about more than telling people what not to do. It is about helping individuals, families, and communities build the knowledge, skills, support systems, and resources they need to make healthier choices. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), […]
Friendship Matters in Substance Abuse
Why Purposeful Friendship Matters in Sobriety Purposeful friendships we choose—and invest in—are key assets in healing. Updated May 21, 2025 Written by Kimberly Horn Ed.D. | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. Key points I recently had the opportunity to speak with the hosts of two recovery-focused podcasts—The Hello Someday Podcast and Soberful. In both conversations, one theme kept coming up: […]
Mental Health in America 2026: Closing the Gap Between Awareness and Access
More Good Days, Together — that’s the theme guiding this year’s national conversation on mental health, and it captures a shift happening across the country. Conversations that once felt taboo now happen openly in workplaces, schools, and family group chats. But awareness alone isn’t the goal anymore — the real challenge now is closing the […]
5 Reasons Exceptional Leaders Invest in Mental Health
Why healthy minds yield the greatest dividends By Sheila Robinson-Kiss MSW, LCSW I took an economics class in college where my professor said something that’s stuck with me: think strategically, because every action has a consequence, every choice has a cost, and everything is connected. That lesson applies just as much to leadership as it […]
Stress Relief Strategies: Simple Ways to Feel Better Every Day
Stress Relief Strategies: Simple Ways to Feel Better Every Day Stress is a normal part of life — but when it piles up, it can take a serious toll on your mind, body, and overall well-being. The good news? There are plenty of effective strategies that can help you manage stress, both in the moment […]
Free Mind Campaign
Raising Awareness The Free Mind campaign was created to raise awareness about the connection between youth substance use and mental health. Its mission is to help prevent substance use, overdose, addiction, and related harms among youth ages 12–17 while encouraging healthy decision-making and emotional well-being. The campaign educates youth about the risks of substance use, […]
Crisis in Services: Self-Care, Self-Directed Care, and the Use of Technology Supporting All
Both people seeking mental health care and mental health care providers are looking for options in new technologies at bettering health care. To read more check out the link attached below https://www.nasmhpd.org/sites/default/files/2022-11/Self-Care-Self-Directed-Care-Use-of-Technology_NASMHPD-7.pdf
Crisis Stabilization Services and Other Supports for Children and Youth
Children and youth have different clinical, social and developmental needs than adults. To read more about the care that is needed for youth and their families check out the link below
Tobacco Prevention
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