by Susan Parmelee | May 2, 2018 | Uncategorized
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, approximately 1 in 5 children ages 13-18 in the US experience a severe mental disorder in a given year and mood disorders are the third leading cause of hospitalizations for Americans aged 18-44. Most likely...
by Susan Parmelee | Apr 4, 2018 | Healthy Habits, Mental Health
On April 16th, 2018 at 6:45 PM, the Wellness & Prevention Coalition is pleased to announce that Vicki Abeles, Director of the award-winning documentary Race to Nowhere will be here to show her film and answer questions in the Little Theater at San Clemente High...
by Susan Parmelee | Feb 27, 2018 | Drug Awareness, Drug Prevention, Healthy Habits, Raising Teens, The Things Kids Do
Acetaldehyde, benzene, cadmium, formaldehyde, isoprene, lead, nickel, n-nitrosonornicotine, and toluene have been found in e-cigarettes and vapes. Sadly, the FDA decided to allow Phillip Morris to advertise a vaping device as “safer than cigarettes.” And even more...
by Susan Parmelee | Feb 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
This month I asked our Teen Toolbox speaker for February, Pam Roy, to be my guest columnist and to introduce her topic and entice you to join us for a discussion on the rapidly evolving workplace. Pam has amazing insight for teens and parents regarding how the...
by Susan Parmelee | Jan 2, 2018 | Mental Health
The Wellness & Prevention Center has been serving students and families for over 4 years. This year we have made a resolution to help young people and their families reduce their stress and anxiety through choosing a more balanced lifestyle. Therapists who work...
