In a nutshell, SAMHSA’s mission is to minimize the impact of substance abuse and mental illness in our communities. They’re working hand-in-hand with states, local communities, and various partners to boost behavioral health, enhance access to services, and uplift the overall well-being of individuals and families. In the Native American Community, SAMHSA has worked with …
Standing up to bullying is a tough thing to do. Sometimes the bully is bigger than we are. Sometimes it is a group of people who are doing it and we feel outnumbered. Or, we are afraid of the one who bullies and their friends retaliating against us for reporting them. Whatever the reason is, …
As we talk more about peer pressure, I continue to look for resources on how we can help the teens in our life deal with it. It isn’t something that will just go away. We all deal with pressure from our peers, whether it is positive or negative. Since we are in the back to …
There is no getting around it, peer pressure is a normal part of many young adults’ and teenagers’ formative years. It is also a part of our lives as adults as well. Like we have been talking about this quarter, peer pressure isn’t all negative, but can definitely have some consequences if choices are made …
There is no getting around it, peer pressure is a normal part of many young adults’ and teenagers’ formative years. It is also a part of our lives as adults as well. I found an article about it on VeryWellHealth by MIchelle Pugle about it called “How Peer Pressure Affects All Ages.” What is Peer …
Welcome to quarter three’s theme resisting peer pressure. There is no getting around it, peer pressure is a normal part of many young adults’ and teenagers’ formative years. How do we help our teens resist what their peers are telling them to? By giving them the tools and confidence to make good choices for themselves. …
As we enter the last month of our Mental Health Awareness quarter, for this week’s blog, I will focus on a growing issue that affects teenagers, homelessness and addiction. When I think about homelessness, I imagine families who were homeless, which is a problem. But what we are talking about this month is teens and …
So, let’s talk about where it all began for Selma’s writing journey. Monthly News posts Selma P. Verde is Sharon’s (the owner and visionary of Mentoring A Dream) penname. She is the author of The Way Series, a coming-of-age series of teen and young adult novels focusing on the challenges teens face. Her work is …
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. They are a great resource for you and your teen to learn about mental health issues. Who is NAMI? According to their website, NAMI, NAMI provides …
Good Morning! For this week’s teen challenge, we will talk about Teen Mental Health issues. May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. It is a time for us to become aware of the mental health issues that teens face. But being aware is only part of it. We need to accept that they do suffer …
