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05/25/2020

Here's some good information about how to stay safe this summer during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The weather is warming up and public spaces are starting to reopen. How do you decide what's safe to do? We have guidance to help you compare and evaluate the risks.

03/08/2020

Happy International Women's Day! Enjoy the beautiful weather!

🌎 Happy International Women's Day!

The circles of women keep circling and becoming ever larger and STRONGER and are rising now more than ever~ International Women’s Day is NOW and of course every day.
Tag a woman or women you love and we’ll widen the infinite circle~

02/16/2020

Worse than bullying is the silence of others. Stand up.

Just hear us out.

01/06/2020

For many students and their families, the holidays can be a time of high anxiety and stress. Read these tips from the 2018 School Counselor of the Year on how teachers can help students transition back to school.

12/24/2019

Good reminders.

Absolutely beautiful and absolutely true

12/21/2019

So thankful for the work that Plenty! does for our beautiful community ❤️

There’s a new way to help you find local feeding assistance programs.

12/20/2019

Caring for someone with dementia can be hard during the holidays. http://theconversation.com/how-best-to-celebrate-christmas-with-a-person-with-dementia-21110?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=facebookbutton&fbclid=IwAR2_ETJcC0OYu8RcrcaLZQfCeDZmxw_EoZ4SPzqOlb-kALckYUsTZEF7vd8

Christmas can be a stressful time for hosts and guests alike, and it's more so for carers of people living with dementia.

08/11/2019

Here are some thoughtful and inclusive back to school activities to consider.

07/22/2019

It's okay to rest.

Take care of yourself today!

06/18/2019

Horses are healers.

This equine therapy group never expected anything in return for its generosity, but more than a dozen U.S. Coast Guard members turned out to show their appreciation.

05/25/2019

Opossums are marsupial Lyme tick vacuum cleaners. https://returntonow.net/2019/01/27/study-opossums-are-our-best-defense-against-lyme-disease-killing-5000-ticks-per-week-each/?fbclid=IwAR2nOFCBApaSytFkGomQh6R6y0PEL4iqAEjT9feeKA6h0fo0udpSaDAWgOs

Next time you see a possum in the road, try not to hit it Opossums attract and then kill thousands of ticks per acre, per week, making them one of our best allies in stopping the spread of Lyme disease, researchers say. A study compared squirrels, mice and opossums, which all …

05/10/2019

We need to end stigmas and misconceptions about mental and behavioral health. And you can play an important role in that. Start new with

01/27/2019

Studies show that noise has a powerful physical effect on our brains, causing elevated levels of stress hormones. The Proof that Noise

01/11/2019

There is still time to get your flu shot! https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevensalzberg/2019/01/07/this-years-flu-vaccine-is-working-well-theres-still-time-to-get-it/?utm_source=FACEBOOK&utm_medium=social&utm_term=Valerie%2F&fbclid=IwAR3L53mSgPKSYfjMh6UJobdrwBhy0bMjX66-LLVC-6da8JgPo6-GPpfOvvs

We're in the middle of flu season right now, and the latest tests show that the flu vaccine is unusually well matched to the viruses that are circulating. This means that it's a really good idea to get vaccinated, and it's not too late! The flu season will likely last at least two more months.

01/07/2019

Unhealthy perfectionism has become a growing contributor to teens' rising anxiety.

12/11/2018

This is known as intergenerational trauma. We have the power to stop it.

The Relationship of ACEs to Substance abuse.

Research has demonstrated a strong graded (i.e., dose-response) relationship between ACEs and a variety of substance-related behaviours, including:
•Early initiation of alcohol use. these results suggest the importance of addressing ACEs as one component of preventing underage drinking, as responses to underage drinking may not be effective unless they help youth recognize and cope with stressors of abuse, domestic violence and other adverse experiences (Dube et al, 2006)
•Problem drinking behaviour into adulthood (Dube et al, 2002)
•Increased likelihood of early smoking initiation (Anda et al, 1999))
•Continued smoking, heavy smoking during adulthood (Ford et al, 2011)
•Prescription drug use (Anda et al, 2008)
•Lifetime illicit drug use, ever having a drug problem, and self-reported addiction (Dube et al,
2003)

12/06/2018

"Forced affection" takes away a child's autonomy over their own body and can have a lasting impact on their development, Dr. Jack Levine tells Here & Now's Robin Young.